Breakfast meeting
I had a hospital appointment in Stratford this morning, at a time when under normal circumstances I’d barely be starting to think about getting up. It was a bit of a shock to the system, to be honest, to both … Continued
Lazy Monday
The squirrels around here are getting a mite overconfident, I think. I’m used to them wandering around within feet of the house, eating all the peanuts I put out for the birds, and reacting with irritation when I walk towards … Continued
Self-assembly swan
Order number 1858236 Purchase date 26/11/2022 Kit number 054: Mute Swan (Self-assembly) Thank you for your purchase, and congratulations on choosing this quality product. We hope that it will give you satisfaction for many years to come. WARNING: We understand … Continued
Reflective
Today was a crazily busy day, and I was lucky to get a few peaceful minutes in Stratford this morning, photographing birds in lovely light. These images are always at least as much about the water as the birds, but … Continued
Winter sun
I wasn’t expecting this when I swathed myself in multiple layers, wrapped a scarf three times round my head, and tottered unsteadily out into the garden to look for victims subjects. I was pursuing a woundwort shieldbug, which was a … Continued
Making a splash
R had to go to Stratford today, and I tagged along in the hope that he’d buy me cake. Which he did, so all is peace and harmony chez O this evening. The Avon is currently in the sad state … Continued
Reflective
This morning R and I did some work on the family finances, which was deeply tedious and irritating, but luckily took so long that by the time we eventually made it into Stratford to do our shopping, the morning’s drizzle … Continued