The air has that crisp, ‘tucked-in-for-the-night’ quality, hasn’t it? The days are noticeably drawing in, and soon enough, we’ll do that biannual, baffling British ritual of the clocks going back (24th!). While I adore a good autumnal ramble—especially with a flask of something hot—I’m always a little wistful knowing we’re now firmly on the slow,…
Hello hello. It feels like two minutes ago since I was writing about the prolonged heatwave of 2025, and now, here I am, immersed in mid-autumn. Dreaming about those past summer days, whilst leaning into the increasingly longer autumnal nights. There has been some nature blessings to behold as the darkness increases. We’re in a…
Well, has autumn decided to just show up with flair. I don’t know about you, but I’ve been feeling a shift in the air this week. It’s that orange-glazed time of year when the days start to feel a little shorter, and there’s a distinct crispness in the morning air. We had a new moon…
Right then, apologies for the radio silence last week, but things got a bit… well, let’s just say Week 36 was less of a week and more of a whirlwind. A two-for-one special this week to make up for it, as we find ourselves on the cusp of something different. The air is already getting…
What a week! It started with a birthday—yes, another rotation around the sun, and yes, cake was absolutely involved. I’ve watched bats swoop by at sunset, seen shooting stars from the Perseid meteor shower, and spent precious time with people I love dearly. I felt very blessed all week, from the cards and well wishes…
Today, on August 19th, as I celebrate my birthday and another trip around the sun, I’m reflecting on the small joys that make life so special. The little things that deserve our gratitude, and the acts of kindness that stack up. This is likely because I’ve been delving back into The Creative Act by Rick…
Hello, everyone. It’s so good to be back with you all. Life, as it often does, threw a few curveballs my way in the form of bereavement this year, and I had to take some much-needed time away to be with family again. It feels incredibly good to be back, ready to breathe in some…
Well, hello there! It’s still one of those stretches where the world feels a bit… muffled. I have another funeral on Friday. There not been much art as a result. However, nature, in her infinite wisdom, always provides a path back, and for me, that path often involves a paintbrush and a good dose of…
Hello there. I hope everything is well with you. I am still very much in the world between, awaiting two family funerals and feeling in that liminal, in-between place. My mind has been drifting through past memories and thinking about cherished people and places. Thankfully, nature remains a constant solace to me, especially at this…
This week is a special one. For months, I’ve been quietly immersed in an endeavour that feels incredibly close to my heart, and today, I’m overjoyed to finally share it with you. The Forest of Bowland Champion Species pin badges are officially here! Seeing the full collection of fourteen badges, all nestled in their colourful…