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Hotter Rapid – shoes for when you can no longer pretend it’s summer

September 25, 2019 By Ellen

The theme of this post is speed. Haste, rush, hurry, zoom, or otherwise get about at speed. And, yes, we all know that ‘more haste, less speed’ thing – though I’ve never understood what it actually means. It’s one of those not very meaningful mysteries like where you’re supposed to stand in Pret while they […]

Filed Under: other things I have learned, review Tagged With: autumn, boots, comfort, Hotter, Rapid, shoes, winter

Hot air, cold air and cycling

September 2, 2019 By Ellen

Maybe it’s been going on for years and I just didn’t know. But there’s a thing called a Balloon glow that happens after dark when a lot of hot air balloonists (is that the right word?) get together in a field. It’s dark so they can’t fly anywhere, instead, they full up their huge bags […]

Filed Under: boys, family, other things I have learned Tagged With: autumn, cycling, hot air balloons

Cold comfort: Ten ways I know it really is winter

November 5, 2018 By Ellen

It’s winter again. I love winter. A quick glance at the calendar tells me that it’s mid November and the fact we are at 55 degrees north mean that it’s winter. Autumn is over and spring is a very, very long way off. But if you need other clues, here are my top ten hints […]

Filed Under: cold snap, family, shoes, snow, STV, winter Tagged With: autumn, children, cold, Scotland, Something happened in my life, winter

What did you do at the weekend?

September 24, 2018 By Ellen

Anyone else over 50 find it takes considerable effort to answer this one? A grinding of gears and a cranking look round at the two days of domesticity and idleness peppered by parental duties. “Pretty quiet. Nice, though,” does the job. I suppose no one is really that interested in anyone’s weekend until the answer […]

Filed Under: blogging, family, other things I have learned Tagged With: autumn, books, Kate Atkinson, minireview, photos, pigeons, things I've learned, weekend

5 Splurges That Are Worth Making This Autumn

September 19, 2016 By Ellen

As boisterous summer winds down, so do your days of beach leisure and recreational roaming. The reduction of daylight and arrival of brisk weather shouldn’t get you down, as you can use autumn to its full advantage. This season opens the door for new splurges and luxuries, which will make you embrace and appreciate the […]

Filed Under: review Tagged With: autumn

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