I visited Aberdeen at the weekend and while wandering through the Christmas Market I spotted some giant rabbits lurking in the park. As they were so strange and magical I couldn’t resist taking a couple of pictures. They were obviously more magical than I suspected as I believe they used their powers to distort the […]
In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Ornate.” For this week’s challenge I couldn’t resist reposting some pictures of the library in Birmingham. I’m not entirely convinced I like it from the outside but there is no denying it is definitely ornate and I love the view through the windows.
In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Careful.” It’s always important to take care in the garden particularly when someone is patiently waiting on the perfect moment to pounce. Or hiding in the hope you won’t notice him.
“They had an ordinary life, full of ordinary things – if love can ever be called that” – Leigh Bardugo, Ruin and Rising My parents could be the most ordinary people you will ever meet but to me they are extraordinary. They may not live the most exciting lives but they have always been there […]
Unbelievably it will be 10 years this week since I bought my horse Charlie. We’ve had our ups and downs over the years but the happiest place in the world for me is at the stables spending time with my gorgeous boy. At 17 he’s starting to get on a bit in years now, I’ve had to […]
When I saw this weeks photo challenge on boundaries the perfect picture popped right into my head and I couldn’t resist posting. I hope those who read my blog for book reviews don’t mind but as George W Bush once said “One of the great things about books is sometimes there are some fantastic pictures” Personally I […]
The weather today was unseasonably (and if I’m honest un-Scottishly) bright warm and sunny so I thought I’d use my lunch break to have a walk around the city where I work and maybe find a quiet spot to read my book. Needless to say as the weather was so good everyone else had the […]
A Bookish Life 