Walk

A late summer walk too beautiful for photos

September 15, 2014 By Ellen

Sun was sinking slowly and lighting the fluffy floating seeds as it went. Boy Three and I were walking home through the still, mild evening. This’ll make a lovely photo. But then, Boy Three’s hot sticky fingers squeezed mine. “Mum do you promise to hold my hand all the way home?” “Of course I do. […]

272/365 Heading south for winter…

September 29, 2013 By Ellen

It was another beautiful day in the ‘Shire and I was lucky enough to have the chance of a stroll in good company. And even better, when Deb and I got back from our walk with a fine appetite, the Panther had made us a very excellent breakfast. On our way, as well as being filled with […]

13/365 A mouse took a stroll in a deep dark wood

January 13, 2013 By Ellen

Before Sunday lunch cooked by Fionaoutdoors, of course, we went for a quick walk. And here’s what we found.

4/365 hunting for colour

January 4, 2013 By Ellen

And not finding any.Boys One and Two and I finally left the house this morning for a brisk march around the village. I think I was looking for clues that the dark of midwinter was over. It isn’t, but when spring comes this will be one of the places to find it.

ass burger – trying to tell a child about his autism

September 23, 2007 By Ellen

It’s been on my mind for a while. I think that the time is coming to talk to both Boys about the older one’s condition. In general, there are few situations which don’t benefit from getting everything out in the open, on the table and under the spotlight. So to speak.So today in the blustery […]