Continuing my new series for Fridays: the contents of that Smythson notebook,one page at a time."Man has conquered every darknessopen to him except thedistance between men."~ Rabbi Barry Marcus
Month: September 2016
100 Days
It was pointed out to me recently that today marks 100 days until Christmas.Yep, really.I've always tried to avoid thinking about Christmas until at least October, but as The Boy Child has grown up, talk of Christmas starts earlier. In fact, we've already had a chat about writing to Santa ... I have plenty of … Continue reading 100 Days
Snap #29 | Royal College of Surgeons
Helena has a new photographic theme for 2016:Snap, a visually linked group of 2 to 4 images.***{don't look at the last image if you're squeamish ...}The Royal College of Surgeons houses the eclectic Hunterian Museum;a vast collection of pickled specimens, for want of a better description,from mammals, reptiles and insects. The Boy Child found the small … Continue reading Snap #29 | Royal College of Surgeons
Editorial Content
You might think that I choose what to post on an ad hoc basis.{ahem ...}That used to be the case, but I've made more of an effort with blogging in 2016,and have a monthly plan {of sorts}.That's not to say that things aren't moved around or changed.Some months the plan looks likes the above.Some of … Continue reading Editorial Content
Rite of Passage
He's gone.For three days and two nights ...... off on the Year 5 Residential.It was much harder to say goodbye than I thought it would be.Excuse me while I go and put the kettle on and have a wee cry.
What Caught Her Eye #27
Continuing my new series for Fridays: the contents of that Smythson notebook,one page at a time."Love is what makes yousmile when you are tired."~ Terri, age 4{A wise child, Terri ...}
Sunflowers
My friend Deb,she of the newly-closed Paper Turtle blog,has a passion for sunflowers.Living in Arizona certainly helps with the sun part.Here in London, it may not be as sunny {ahem!},but I have managed to coax three wee sunflowers into blooming, or as near as.I bought three seedlings from The Boy Child's friend back in early … Continue reading Sunflowers
Snap #28 | Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome
Helena has a new photographic theme for 2016:Snap, a visually linked group of 2 to 4 images.***The church of Santa Maria Maggiore is one of Rome's four great basilicas, second only to St. Peter's itself. It certainly packs 'wow' factor.You can see more Snap images here.
Things He Says | The Not Quite a Compliment Edition
Me: "Isn't Dad the best dad in the world?"Him: "Kind of ... he'd be in the Top Five!"
Back to School | Year 5
And as it ends, it also begins.Summer holidays are overand the adventure of Year 5 is waiting ...