Winter solstice 2020

Today is the shortest day of the year; the day when we experience the dark for longer than any other day of the year. Looking outside my window it’s hardly light with the mountains obscured by sheets of drizzle. It’s a day of reflection; Covid cases increasing, Brexit talks at a stalemate and borders closed.Continue reading “Winter solstice 2020”

Let sleeping dogs lie

We’ve only had Meg, my puppy muse, for 5 days and already life is more chaotic, less calm. Mornings start early and I’m ready for bed soon after dark. There are many, many advantages though… Fun, frivolity and sheer cuteness being just a few. Something I hadn’t anticipated though was being up at dawn. AsContinue reading “Let sleeping dogs lie”