The Unexpected
The fish market and piles of lobster pots line the seafront to Brixham’s lively quayside, where colourful fishing boats sway in the harbour. Salty air and culinary aromas met us as we walked into town....
Much More Than Pretty Colours
As we know, a rainbow consists of seven colours but the cake in the patisserie window only had five stripes. Even so, it looked delicious. Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, frosted with butter-icing and flowers....
Flower Power
Sending you all a virtual bouquet instead of my usual weekly blog post. Love Sue. X
Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining
What to do on arrival at an animal sanctuary with a three-year-old child to find it is closed because of bad weather conditions. 1. Explain the situation to the animal-loving toddler and divert their disappointment....
Gem Of Cornwall
A short poem about St Germans that was published on a well-known building society’s website a few years ago. ‘The River Tiddy runs through it and spanned by a viaduct, where the Sailing Club lives...
At The Edge Of Dartmoor
Moo-ah, moo-ah, gentle lowing, snort. Strangely comforting greetings from a member of the Aberdeen Angus herd in the cattle shed close-by. Far different from the cries of gulls I described last week when I opened...
Daily Catch
Foe or fan? Whatever the verdict, gulls are full of character and their antics enthralling. Unless, of course, they are trying to steal pasties or ice cream from passers-by. But the advice is to keep...
Down In the Woods
It’s surprising what fascinating finds might be encountered when out rambling. The Plym Valley is beautiful, shady, and verdant. Squirrels scurry to collect acorns and the sound of birdsong fills the air. The land is...
An Entertaining Afternoon
We were excited to head off to an open-air theatre. It’s amazing what ingenious ideas have been born from Covid-19 restrictions. Luckily, Stiltskin’s Soapbox Children’s Theatre, at Devonport Park, Plymouth, has a grassy area where...