I have an errand to carry out today. Collecting my makes from local vintage shop Lu-Lou’s. The shop will be closing soon. It is a sad errand. Lu-Lou’s will be missed. š But owner Clare is not looking back. She … Continue reading
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icicle hunting
Just so you know, I still hate the cold. But sometimes it is a source of such beauty. We went icicle hunting on the way to school. A bit of a thaw the previous day, followed by a ridiculously hard … Continue reading
journey’s end…
So we’re back. The journey was long and tiring. The airline food was largely inedible. The house isĀ cold. The fridge is empty. All just as expected. The morning brought a few tears. Then it was time to unpack. Whilst transferring … Continue reading
where the heart is not
I don’t want to go home. Home is where the heart is, and my heart is right here. But here is not home. I am trying not to think of this as I am packing to go back. Back to … Continue reading
so who’s ada bea?
So who’s Ada Bea? Well, it’s not my actual name, that’s Amanda (well I am a child of the 60’s!). Ada Bea was my Grandma. It’s also the nickname my Mum gave me when I was little. My Grandma loved … Continue reading