December reflections 19: I said Goodbye To

Last year we lost my delightful Father-in-Law, the year previously we bid farewell to my lovely Mother-in-Law. This year we have lost nobody. Covid-19 has touched us only with a late report of my Brother-in-Law's infection and he happily has recovered. A good year for us, by comparison to that experienced by other people. Although …

December REFLECTIONS 18: I said Hello To…

It has been a funny old year and I cannot claim to have said "Hello" to many new people in the past 12 months. One chance meeting does however stand out in my mind. I belong to a Facebook Group that concerns itself with cooking on the go - meaning by and large, in Motorhomes …

December Reflections 17: Things I Missed

Much of what I have missed in 2020 has been covered by the prompts so far and I don't plan to dwell on any of it. It is clear to any reader how much I (we) have missed our travels and that we really missed going to Portugal this winter. I wrote yesterday of my …

Swirly

Who remembers these? Duchesse The epitome of dinner party sophistication back in the 70s - the Duchesse Potato. Very "Cordon Bleu". I first made them in the A-Level Domestic Science room circa 1970. I have made many Duchesses in my time, though not these particular examples. I became very adept at piping Duchesses, as well …

Slow Progress

I feel as though I am wading through mud today. Yet another sleepless night last night has left me tired, aching and muddle-headed. Some progress has been made on my new workstation in the bureau corner. At least, I have made some planning decisions... ...also... A drawer for my pens, pencils, inks etc. Look - …

December Reflections 16: Plant Love

PLANT noun1. a living organism of the kind exemplified by trees, shrubs, herbs, grasses, ferns, and mosses, typically growing in a permanent site, absorbing water and inorganic substances through its roots, and synthesizing nutrients in its leaves by photosynthesis using the green pigment chlorophyll.Similar: herb flower vegetable shrub weed greenery flora Dahlia, I believe Just …