Counting the Days!
It’s like meeting old friends. After the boxes have been hauled from the loft and I start sifting through the ornaments, I exclaim with joy as favourites come to light. A few are handmade by...
Entrancing Trerice
Although smaller than the majority of National Trust properties, Trerice exudes magnificence, but on a reduced scale. The delightful Cornish Elizabethan manor house is enchanting to visit on a cold winter’s day with its open...
Music and Memories
“It’s upsetting, but we just can’t take them with us,” I said to Mr Word Loft when tidying out the loft because we are moving to a smaller place, and he agreed. Among heaps of...
Charming Olive Trees
Tidying fallen russet and golden leaves from around my potted olive tree was a wonderful reminder of summer holidays. Greece, Italy, Cyprus and Croatia instantly come to mind. Growing singular or in groves, olives are...
Charismatic Crantock
The coastal village of Crantock is signposted on the way to its neighbouring town of Newquay, a popular destination with my family. I had always wondered about the place when we sped by, but for...
A Seal Called Nelson
“I remember him!” I said gleefully to Mr Word Loft when we turned a corner of a coastal promenade heading out of West Looe, Cornwall. The statue of Nelson the Seal is a fond reminder...
Pretty as a Picture
During a hectic week, seeing a field of happy sunflowers was a tonic. I drew in a deep breath and then cheered with delight. Hundreds wavered in the breeze and appeared to be smiling as...
Special Day Out!
I wrote a poem with St Ives in mind, it’s one of my favourite coastal towns. Thank you to The People’s Friend for printing it – it’s great to share it.
Star of the Big Screen!
No wonder it is a film and TV location. Charlestown’s mixture of Georgian buildings and charming fishermen’s cottages is like stepping back in time. It’s the perfect setting for stories invented by Winston Graham in...
Spreading Kindness
Seeing this nifty piece of knitting displayed where it can be shared with passersby reminded me of a short story on my website. Best wishes,Sue. X