The sun is out, the sky is blue and I've had a lovely few hours in my workroom this afternoon. Painting this sparrow for the PenPal...

Oh well, maybe perfection's a bit strong - I'll settle for improvement though. I think I may have a new obsession! Not content ...

The apple crop is plentiful but the fruit are small this year. There are so many lying on the ground it's an ankle breaking trip ha...

My younger daughter has been nagging me for not blogging enough. She tells me it's the only way she can keep tabs on where I am and what...

I suppose it's inevitable but I am gradually turning into my mother. I used to think it was terrible when she refused to watch news on T...

The damson harvest is upon us but it may take a little longer than usual this year. You can never start them helping too early can you?...

It's hard to believe but baby Amelie has had her first birthday this week. We seem to have been celebrating for quite a few days, with a...