Tag Archives: Photos

Marmite for the Soul

Posted on July 28, 2016 by deerfeet

This truly is a meadow in an old fashioned sense; rarely seen these days with clover and harebells et al. Although rarely seen, I am treated to this view of beauty from my kitchen door. Today it was therapeutic ‘marmite … Continue reading →

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Je Reviens

Posted on June 29, 2013 by deerfeet

Well, I seriously hope entering an assignment written in satire pays off! That concludes all the assignments for this academic year. Sometimes when writing, I feel like my brain is being sucked down a tube and cannot take any other … Continue reading →

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Autumn Mixtures

Posted on November 9, 2012 by deerfeet

“Oh, do we have a brain?” the youngest suddenly asked me, in the middle of the final chapter of Winnie the Pooh. And so I diverted my reading to have a little six-year-old-can-comprehend biology lesson. This led to more discussion … Continue reading →

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Tuesday, Wednesday and a Story

Posted on October 18, 2012 by deerfeet

I’ve stopped the youngest having riding lessons for the winter.  She’s doing really well but I felt that we’re neglecting our own dear equine.  With the short winter days around the corner, I reckoned more time needed to be made … Continue reading →

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Porthdinllaen – Episode 1

Posted on September 21, 2012 by deerfeet

I still have sand in my trouser pockets and am working my way through the washing after a relaxing few days, rock pooling, crab lining, cricket playing, paddling, walking and watching the waves.  Last night, when I closed my eyes … Continue reading →

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We Return

Posted on September 13, 2012 by deerfeet

We return to school, to routine and I to more regular blogging.  Well we’ll see about that!  But as it’s one of those exceptionally windy nights that blows our little cottage right into the back drop of the hill it … Continue reading →

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Introducing Adam

Posted on September 7, 2012 by deerfeet

We’re not too sure what Adam’s story is and we’re looking after him until we find out more about him.  Here he is: “Hello, Adam!” I’m slightly concerned by how often I find my husband and youngest daughter talking to … Continue reading →

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Great!

Posted on June 6, 2012 by deerfeet

The journey of one generation passing their stories onto the next has to be recorded.  In this day of multi-modes of communication, I choose a photograph to capture the laugh of a great Grandmother as she holds her 14th great-grandchild. I … Continue reading →

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And a Birthday

Posted on May 30, 2012 by deerfeet

Ouma knew of something she wanted, that wasn’t on the Birthday list.  The only thing is, she wanted a real live one, but was delighted with a pretend one!  I don’t want a real one and nor do the chickens.

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Home Education

Posted on May 21, 2012 by deerfeet

Home education means some other things get forgotten or postponed until holiday time, in this house:

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