I must have blinked… January has been and gone and I hardly noticed it. That means it is one month since I started writing down my ‘Happiness Moments’ of the day. I have stayed on track and placed at least one thought in there each day.
When I look at the box it makes me smile [...]
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Happiness Jars – Update
18 Comments CherryPie on Feb 2nd 2015
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A Grand Entrance
As I left for work this morning it was blustery and chilly but on the plus side the sun was shining. On my journey to work a particularly vibrant rainbow in a strange patch of light caught my eye although sadly I had no time to stop and enjoy it. As I parked my car [...]
14 Comments CherryPie on Jan 28th 2015
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The Effects of War
One of the books I am currently reading is ‘The Poppy; A history of conflict, loss, remembrance & redemption’ by Nicholas J. Saunders. The book presents aspects of the beauty, pain, pleasure and tragedy of the poppy throughout history. Nicholas takes us on a journey from Ancient Egypt right through to the current day and [...]
10 Comments CherryPie on Jan 26th 2015
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Happiness Jars
On New Years Eve I was inspired by a link that appeared on my Facebook page:
HAPPINESS JARS!
Dear Ones -
Here it is the end of the year, and I thought it might be a good time to re-introduce to you all the concept of a Happiness Jar.
Here’s me with mine!
What is a Happiness Jar? The simplest thing [...]
9 Comments CherryPie on Jan 2nd 2015
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Sunset Over the Wrekin
As 2014 came to a close, nature provided a glorious sunset.
22 Comments CherryPie on Jan 1st 2015
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Christmas Through the Ages
In the busy run up to Christmas I was able to find a brief time slot that allowed me to visit Attingham Park for lunch and to see the house decked out for Christmas through the ages. Each room had a different feel and different styles of Christmas decorations and trees.
As in previous years one [...]
14 Comments CherryPie on Dec 27th 2014
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Boxing Day
Today our visitors turned up late and one less than expected. It was a good job Mr C had factored lateness into his cooking schedule. As we were enjoying our dinner the snow began to fall…
Due to eating lunch late our visitors were too full when it was time for tea. We sent them home [...]
14 Comments CherryPie on Dec 26th 2014
