For many reasons 2026 has proved to be a difficult year for me. The difficulties, unexpectedly have led me back to my enjoyment of adult colouring books and colouring pencils. Working with colouring pencils brings a sense of focus, calm and achievement.
Archive for the tag 'Love'
Filed under Anecdotes
For My Lovely Mum
May your soul rest in peace, and your spirit rise in light and love.
14 Comments CherryPie on Sep 23rd 2026
Filed under Anecdotes, This & That
Hand Packed With Love
Photoshop Elements randomly creates collages from my photo catalogue. This collage brought back some happy memories.
I loved receiving these reversible skirts hand packed with a personal note making me feel special. When the parcel arrived I always took time to open it slowly and savour the personal touches that were added to my purchase.
I enjoyed [...]
8 Comments CherryPie on Jun 23rd 2025
Filed under Anecdotes
Christmas Lights
After a difficult visit with mum on Christmas afternoon we travelled home the long way round to see the various Christmas light displays.
This one, near to where I live is lovely.
The subsequent visits have not go got any better…
13 Comments CherryPie on Dec 28th 2024
Filed under Holidays, Rome 2024
Cherie’s Place – Thought for the Week
Happiness is a vine that takes root and grows within the heart, never outside it.
Khalil Gibran
6 Comments CherryPie on Sep 22nd 2024
Filed under Anecdotes
Remembering
After the long walk into town the previous evening, we decided that we wouldn’t be in the mood to walk into town for breakfast so we booked a table in the Brewers Fayre restaurant which is located next door to the hotel. This turned out to be a wise move because a lot of people [...]
6 Comments CherryPie on Jun 2nd 2024
Filed under Anecdotes, Holidays, Windsor Revisited 2022
The Long Walk
After completing my Queen Elizabeth II memorial walking challenge; 96k (60 miles) by virtually walking from Sonning Common to London, I retraced my steps on the virtual route from London back to Windsor (just under 29 miles). I concluded my challenge with a ‘real’ walk along the 2.64 miles ‘Long Walk’ from the Windsor Castle [...]
10 Comments CherryPie on Oct 27th 2022







