JOY FILLED JOTTINGS! I'm writing this at the bedroom window, delaying getting set for the day, because there's a stand-off happening on the car roof again. Two jackdaws, one magpie, and a pigeon who thinks none of this concerns him. The magpie just had a go at a jackdaw's tail feathers, and the pigeon still hasn't moved an inch. It's like this most mornings now. We've been pet-less since early December — after over 25 years of cat ownership (our last two, Casper and Merlin, lived for 17.5 and...

JOY FILLED JOTTINGS! Hoping you're enjoying the summer so far. I’ve seen writings about the recent solstice and this being the peak of the year for nature. Gently slowing, declining activity and sliding towards winter. I disagree – there’s too much year left to be lived by all things. It did make me think about what does force a pause tough. Encounters with wildlife stop us in our tracks. My recent highlight is the daylight sightings of foxes. One was only a fleeting glimpse crossing the road...

JOY FILLED JOTTINGS! Hi and Happy New Year ! I am writing this on January 10th and it's probably the last time I type or greet anyone with the HNY salutations this year - hoping you all had peaceful and pleasant festive celebrations and are easing gently in to 2026. What will 2026 bring I wonder? It is easy to feel a sense of fear at all the negative goings on in the world that are out of our control and I am so thankful for any moments when I become totally immersed and absorbed in my...