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The Challenges of Gardening at One Thousand Feet
I have just taken my cup of coffee down to my garden pond to check my hosta. It is my daily ritual, borne out of necessity. You see we live at 1000 feet…
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Raining Cats and Dogs
Some say life is mostly about being in the right place at the right time. And this particular day would underline that theory, big time. Remember in the first episode of our Chobe…
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A Buzzing Birthday!
It had all the hallmarks of being my best birthday ever. I have not been away for my birthday, since our honeymoon 32 years ago. Yet, here I am, waking up in my…
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The Lion Is King
If you were to ask me “which animal do you most want to see on safari” I will say lion every time. Or indeed any cat. I know – so predictable. But I…
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A Wise Old Puffin
You gotta love a puffin. If you read my blog Picture Perfect you may remember I am preparing for a very special trip. Botswana. Bound for a “serious” session with the camera. And I…
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A Pain in the Belly
I was twelve when I got my first period. Almost thirteen. I was in my second year at senior school. I had had “the talk” the year before. All us girls assembled in…
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Picture Perfect
My relationship with my camera goes back a long way. I got my first camera when I was in my teens. I can’t quite remember when or even what make it was. I…
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A Woman of a Certain Age
I have just been offered HRT for menopause. Hormone Replacement Therapy. Nothing unusual about that I guess. A woman in her 50s – surely that’s quite commonplace? Most women will go through the menopause…
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The Adventures of a Redhead
Born on bonfire night 2005, Ruby Red was set to be a wee fireball. She was officially a “lemon and white” cocker spaniel on paper. But there is nothing yellow about Ruby. Oh no.…
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Behind the Lens
Mr Smith has rediscovered his love of photography. Back in the day He was a keen camera enthusiast. He owned a Canon SLR and a C220 Mamiya. He loved scenic shots, bird photography…
