Miracles are not contrary to nature,
but only contrary to what we know about nature.
St Augustine of Hippo
Archive for the tag 'Hodnet Hall Gardens'
10 Comments CherryPie on Apr 25th 2010
Be like a duck. Calm on the surface, but always paddling like the dickens underneath.
Michael Caine
4 Comments CherryPie on Mar 28th 2010
Filed under This & That
PhotoHunt – Average
A bee and a flower of average size.
Trying to find a photo that might fit this theme left me pondering on the meaning of average; size, height, intelligence, beauty etc etc.
It left me with the thought that average is often used in the context that anything above is exceptional and anything below is sub standard. [...]
8 Comments CherryPie on Feb 5th 2010
Filed under Anecdotes, Gardens
A Campaigner’s Work is Never Done
Just when I thought it was time to relax I seem to be busy again! Updating the web and preparing another slide show. I have got the show nearly in order, just a few finishing touches and waiting for the music file (*fingers crossed*).
So for now I will leave you with another nice view [...]
16 Comments CherryPie on Jul 13th 2009
Filed under Gardens
Cherie’s Place – Thought for the Week
Those who wish to appear wise among fools, among the wise seem foolish.
Quintilian
22 Comments CherryPie on Jul 12th 2009
Filed under Anecdotes, Gardens, Out & About
A Bit of Relaxation
After my hectic week of Union business I took advantage of the lovely weather at the weekend and went to visit one of my favourite gardens, Hodnet Hall. The garden has lots of features and and is a wonderful place to relax. It is only open some weekends and bank holidays so I was lucky [...]
6 Comments CherryPie on May 28th 2009
