Would someone please tell me why my tea always ends up cold before I drink it? I get so engrossed in talking or writing, I forget it. Yesterday I must have made 6 or 7 cups before I got a hot one. That only happened because, instead of bringing it back to the computer, I [...]

Well, I have had another lovely pottering in the garden. I think my young helper is going to end up as a horticulturist. He really is full of ideas and innovations for the garden. We are going to be building a stand on which numerous areas for birds will be positioned. He insists it’s good [...]

Afternoon to you all, I am a little late today. I have had a fit of gardening because the weather was so beautiful this morning. The thing that started me off was the little field mouse, who has decided I am his pantry. He came looking this morning because yesterday, the bout of rain we [...]