Over the Easter weekend we watched the old MGM favourite “Easter Parade”. I’d forgotten that the film includes Fred and Judy’s version of “I Love a Piano”. I should have remembered the song when it was Piano Day a couple of weeks ago. Certainly a fitting celebratory song for the occasion! The song is by…… Continue reading I Love a Piano
Book Blog: The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne by Brian Moore
When I have time I read book blogs published by other readers and occasionally find my next good read. This is what happened when I read a review of The Feast of Lupercal by Brian Moore on the HeavenAli book blog. The novel sounded really intriguing and well written so I checked it out on…… Continue reading Book Blog: The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne by Brian Moore
Quotes for today
I created this blogpost in 2017 after watching a TV adaptation of “Howards End”. First published in 1910, E.M. Forster’s literary masterpiece is bursting with quotables. Re-visiting the post the other day I thought it was worth another outing. Hope you enjoy these “Howards End” Quotes. The images are all from Pixabay, a marvellous free…… Continue reading Quotes for today
Walking in the Wolds
If you enjoyed my lichen walk a couple of weeks ago, I think you’ll like this post too. When I stopped to take the second photograph for my diary of a field, I noticed a fallen tree trunk which is screened by the remains of a hedge and the undergrowth of the verge. It’s obviously…… Continue reading Walking in the Wolds
Diary of a field
A field in the Yorkshire Wolds I’ve always wanted to keep a record of the changes to be observed in a field as the crop grows. And this year I’m going to do it! I pass this field regularly on my walks in the locality. The plan is to take a photograph every couple of…… Continue reading Diary of a field
Troutsdale 2009
This was a walk at Troutsdale in 2009. If you’re driving on the A170 towards Scarborough and you arrive at a village called Snainton, look for a turning on the left signed “Troutsdale” and enjoy a really great drive. The road is narrow in places and at one point almost passes through a farm yard…… Continue reading Troutsdale 2009
Sunday Serial #1
Here’s the first instalment of Sunday Serial. I hope you enjoy reading it. PART ONETuesday 10th April 2001 to Monday 16th July 2001 CHAPTER ONE Whenever Major Howard Roberts was depressed, which was quite often, he would go up to his study and stand at the window looking out. His gaze would take in his…… Continue reading Sunday Serial #1
More Cat Quotes
If you enjoyed my Literary Cats you’re sure to love these felines too. Purr! Leonardo da Vinci The smallest feline is a masterpiece. image credit: https://pixabay.com/en/student-pictures-exhibition-gallery-1258137/ Colette Time spent with a cat is never wasted. image credit: https://pixabay.com/en/cat-clock-animal-domestic-cute-1113330/ Jules Verne I believe cats to be spirits come to earth. A cat, I am sure, could…… Continue reading More Cat Quotes
Book Blog: Mockingbird by Walter Tevis
One of the best things that’s happened to me recently is discovering the writing of Walter Tevis. I’ve lost count of the number of fantastic authors I’ve read over the years but Tevis has to come near the top of the list of Best Writers. Born in 1928, Tevis was an American novelist and short…… Continue reading Book Blog: Mockingbird by Walter Tevis
April’s Special Flower
Do you know which flower is special for April? The Old Farmer’s Almanac says it can be either the daisy or the sweetpea. Flower Press explains that, “Each month of the year is associated with its very own flower. April is somewhat of an exception since there are two flowers associated with this month –…… Continue reading April’s Special Flower
