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Monthly Archives: February 2008
Afterwards
When the Present has latched its postern behind my tremulous stay, And the May month flaps its glad green leaves like wings, Delicate-filmed as new-spun silk, will the neighbours say, “He was a man who used to notice such things”? … Continue reading
Eyes Wide Open
In Eaves wood on Friday I noticed that a yew I passed was covered in small yellow flowers. Standing right next door was another yew without flowers. I couldn’t remember seeing yew flowers before. For the rest of day I … Continue reading
Serendipity Too
It didn’t look like it was raining before I left the house this morning, but as I crossed the field a fine drenching mizzle was blowing across like smoke. There were no oystercatchers about (the tide must be out!), and … Continue reading
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Serendipity
Angela took the kids to Bowness to meet friends, leaving me with another opportunity to get out for a longer walk. The lady who served me in the Co-Op this morning described the weather as ‘blustery’. A fine example of … Continue reading
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Tagged Arnside Knot, Daffodils, Fungi, Gorse, Herons, Kestrels, Longtailed tits, Silverdale Moss
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Plant Recognition Software
Out briefly yesterday with Sam in the buggy. I was only planning to do some grocery shopping in the village, but he fell asleep just as I got home, so I took him and the shopping across the field to … Continue reading
Normal Service Is Resumed
On Tuesday we took the kids to Durham. The plan was to shop for children’s shoes, have a walk along the River Wear, and to look around the Cathedral. We managed to fit all of those things in, although somehow … Continue reading
Weardale Walk
There was a curious feeling in the air, a slightly gleeful sense of playing truant from the proper order of things. When, we wondered, would normal service be resumed? When would we have to be glum again? Richard Mabey Nature … Continue reading
Memory Maps
On Sunday morning, with the weather still clear and sunny, I took Amy and Sam back to Woodwell. Without Ben to play with, Amy fell back on talking to me, which was a great delight. Already different parts of our … Continue reading
Nature Cure
I’ve just finished reading Nature Cure by Richard Mabey. It’s a mixture of autobiography and nature writing, covering his recovery from depression and his reengagement with the natural world. It’s beautifully written, and a real pleasure to read. (My copy … Continue reading
Fighting Tits
Yet another clear and sunny day, although with a chill breeze and the temperature just above freezing, it actually felt like February for a change. Today the whole family made it out for a walk. We drove to Milnthorpe and … Continue reading
