Plans and optimism

Thank you all for letting me be so self-indulgent here recently. I’ve been alternating between miserable and happy like a weathervane in a buffetting storm, and it must be quite hard for some of you to keep up. Today alone I’ve veered at least three times! However, I’ve come to an important conclusion. January and [...]

To be, or not to be?

The writer in me has lost focus, drive and determination recently. To be honest, the knitter, dyer, housekeeper, cook, seamstress and communicator in me has lost focus, drive and determination recently. Since the bout of flu I had before Christmas, I’ve spent an inordinate amount of time ruminating and cogitating over what the next step [...]

The season of lethargy

I’ll be glad when Monday is here and we’ve seen the back of another January. Actually, if I’m honest, I’ll be glad when four weeks from Monday is here and we’ve seen the back of the two most miserable months of the year. I definitely think that nature intended me to be either a hibernating [...]

And this month’s crafting is…

I thought I’d better write a post about my crafting, as I didn’t want people to worry that I’ve stopped now that Christmas is over! Only joking! I had a few days off after Christmas, but then got straight back in with the two pairs of slipper socks I made over New Year (well, a [...]

A visit to the local park

Near to where we live is a very small park, often overlooked other than by those who live very near to it. It’s  generally very peaceful when I’ve been there in the spring and summertime, so I thought today would be a nice time to visit and see what it looks like in the snow. [...]

More snow. Kids home. What to do with them…?

Well, I couldn’t have the kids getting bored, so…I put them to work! In the spirit of community, umm, thingy, I decided it would be a good idea to clear the path in front of our flats before it gets icy. But, why have a dog and bark yourself? Or, to alter the metaphor, why [...]

Snow day again?

We’re playing the waiting game again at the moment, trying to find out if the school will be open or shut. I’d be surprised if they opened it, given that Cardiff Bus have decided that the road past the school isn’t safe for the buses to use. Also, I’m supposed to be going to Llandough [...]

On tenterhooks…

I’m on tenterhooks this evening, wondering if we will have any more snow overnight. Will the school be open tomorrow? Will the kids ever finish their Christmas holiday? To be honest, given that I’ve not got to go to work I’m quite happy if the kids stay home. It just means no rushing round for [...]

Another wintry walk!

We made the most of the sunny day and went down to the local lake again today. It was much harder to stay upright today, since lots of the snow on the pavements has now turned to ice. I felt exhausted by the time we got home just from the sheer effort of staying on [...]

A wintry walk

I meant to post photos yesterday from our walk, but my hands were bad and so I didn’t get the chance. Never mind, better late than never!