Yesterday the tail end of Tropical Storm Bertha drifted over the UK in her death throws. We had torrential rain overnight and into the morning, then there was a brief sunny interlude followed by more rain and gusty winds. It didn’t look promising for viewing the so called ‘Supermoon‘…
I was pleasantly surprised when the clouds [...]
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Perigee Moon
16 Comments CherryPie on Aug 11th 2014
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Westminster Abbey – First World War Vigil
Above is the single candle that I lit for a shared moment of reflection, marking the centenary of the First World War. To reflect on the occasion I tuned into the BBC2 broadcast of the Vigil Ceremony at Westminster Abbey.
Drawing upon Sir Edward Grey’s famous remark that “the lights are going out all over Europe”, [...]
10 Comments CherryPie on Aug 5th 2014
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Electrical Failure…
…due to an unfortunate weekend incident.
On arrival at work this morning I was greeted at the doorway and informed that most of the electrics in the building were not working. Hot and cold water were available and partial lighting in one of the ladies toilet facilities. I was also told that if I was [...]
26 Comments CherryPie on Jul 28th 2014
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Vision & Verb
The Vision & Verb collaborative project (by women of a certain age) has now reached its conclusion. Marcie was our inspiration and guiding light, so I feel it appropriate to share her closing Vision & Verb.
Namaste
With palms pressed at heart’s center – we sound our voices. We begin with a deep resounding ‘ohhhhm’.
Some of us [...]
10 Comments CherryPie on Jul 24th 2014
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Sitting on the Patio
A perfect summer’s day was followed by a perfect summer’s evening. How could I resist sitting on my patio with a glass of wine watching the sun go down behind ‘my oak tree’?
I sat enjoying the warm air and the sounds of nature…
I wondered if my friend the hedgehog would show his face, but he [...]
12 Comments CherryPie on Jul 17th 2014
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Cycle and Rest a While with Me
The sun was shining through the trees showing the leaves off in a glowy light. There was a gentle breeze, the birds were singing, the rabbits were grazing and I tuned a few heads as I cycled past…
A perfect evening
16 Comments CherryPie on Jul 15th 2014
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Father & Daughter
Thinking of my dad on the anniversary of his birth
10 Comments CherryPie on Jul 15th 2014
