Tiny Pleasures #314: Sunday Clouds
Spring sunshine, a glass of rosé and painterly clouds sounds like a cliché but is oh so nice. I particularly like the style of whoever is on cloud art duty today.
Tiny Pleasures #302: The Rabbit
One of the advantages of having terrible fences is that the wildlife drops in and hangs out in my garden. This spring I have been joined by a couple of rabbits who potter around nibbling the grass, twitching their noses, and generally being incredibly cute. Their fluffy white tails bob around when they hop and
Happiness as Anarchy #182: Warm nights
It feels like midsummer - the temperature at 11pm is 26 degrees. It's balmy and warm, the beach is calling, but we know it's November and by the weekend we'll be back to overnight low's of 6. This kind of evening will feel oppressive by January, but right now it's an absolute delight.
Happiness as Anarchy #178: Giant Rhubarb
How does something giant manage to hide in the veggie patch? I did a little weeding and discovered the giant rhubarb in the corner, quietly pushing its inch-thick stalks skyward, the enormous leaves flapping gently on the ends. The new growth is incredible - a compressed mass of verdant energy ready to explode in slow
Happiness as Anarchy #163: Fly screens
Big windows and gorgeous spring weather make my heart sing, with all that fresh spring air whizzing through the house. When I bought this house, the previous owners had taken off all the fly screens in an attempt to make it more appealing to buyers. Myself, I put it on my list of things that
Happiness as Anarchy #152: Spring days
Early spring brings with it such joy and hope, particularly when the sun comes out after a few chilly days. Everyone seems to be smiling and taking their time as they stroll down the street, hearts brightened by the bright blue sky and verdant green growth. I tried to be virtuous and go to Modern
Happiness as Anarchy #113: Walking Happy
Spring is on the verge of bursting forth, the sun is shining and that to me is walking weather. 'Walking Happy' is the perfect song to put a spring in one's step, maybe even a little skip. Here's a very cheesy but highly entertaining version by Cissy King & Bobby Burgess. They've got the moves.
Happiness as Anarchy #93: New Growth
There was a thick layer of frost on my windscreen this morning, but despite the chill, spring is coming. There are buds about to burst, the first flowers on the stone fruits are out and the grass is growing like crazy. I love the vibrant green of new growth, it holds such promise and hope.