Hansel was wheeling his first barrow-load of dirt of the long weekend when he discovered the baby bird. The fledgling blue jay was cowering beside the recycling bin, too young to fly away. That explains the scream (surely their collective … Continue reading
Hansel now speaks like a superhero. “ I am gone to seek mayhem” he announced at 8 o’clock this morning, throwing on his cape (well, really his hoodie) and mounting his bike. He returned half an hour later to report several … Continue reading
The birch tree outside my bedroom window is feigning like a flamenco dancer and the bamboo has an Hawaiian hula sway. The rain provides percussion for the wind’s baritone rumble. None shall sleep.
The sun puts in a full day’s work at this time of year in North Carolina. The constant glare makes it hard to take good photos. After the service this morning at Duke University Chapel the sky was jigsaw blue, … Continue reading
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Princess Di came round with her Point and Shoot a few weeks ago and captured my garden’s good side. I beamed with pride. Peggoty says that flowers bring out the best in people and it is impossible to be petty, … Continue reading
This is the Online Itchy Ankle Flower Show Part Two, featuring the garden of Ms Peggoty O’Rockwell. I will admit to clematis envy. And of course peonies are always nice– ina showy sort of way. An online flower show is a good … Continue reading
