Today another first. I am participating in Cee's Flower of the Day Challenge. The Clivia Miniata from the Amaryllidaceae family (I'm thinking Amaryllis). Also known as the Bush Lily or Natal Lily. My husband, the superstar that he is, bought this as he likes structural houseplants. I was skeptical, but to be amazed. In its … Continue reading Friday Flower of the Day – Clivia
I am taking the plunge and joining in Dan's Thursday Door feature for the first time. I will now be mindful of recording doors if/when I can go out. I love doors. Their potential, design and quirkiness. Grand Designs magazine used to feature doors as the last article in their publications and I think I … Continue reading Thursday Doors
I love colours, art and nature. Years ago, pre-MEcfs, I used to paint in watercolour and on furniture (in an artistic way, not just randomly!😅), along with some calligraphy. Sadly much of it is now beyond my capacity. I may perhaps one day revisit watercolour, less likely furniture painting. In the meantime I dabble with … Continue reading Pencil Sketching
Having several thoughts during each day, I thought I should probably just put them on my blog. Because you really want to know my thoughts!😅 Todays Thoughts - Language Apps A few years ago, along with my family I started sporadically using the language App Duolingo. At the time, due to MEcfs, my capacity for … Continue reading Exploring Language Apps
More Doodling has been going on here a pace. As spring progresses slowly through unseasonably cold weather. I often wonder if it's because of fewer planes making flights. Yes, OK, a naive hope of climate change reversal. I certainly don't mind not being woken at 5am by a noisy longhaul preparing for descent into the … Continue reading Doodles in Nature
I am so enjoying doodling. You noticed! Hehehe! It's just so relaxing. A great way to unwind and distract the mind. Ooh that rhymes. I had tried to emulate some styles I have seen on Instagram and admire, which are very much shades off mocca, neutrals and pinks. But after drawing our goldfish, you can … Continue reading Landscapes And Water
The past few weeks seem to have passed by in a blur. Some far more difficult than others and filled with great sorrow. But still interspersed with beauty, happiness and cheer. Here's a snapshot of them. You may have seen this post (unfinished) for a millisecond very recently. Those pesky shortcut buttons doing their thing … Continue reading A Snapshot of Recent Weeks – Take Two
Hope found in M.E. 