An olde saied sawe, itche and ease, can no man please. Plentie is no deyntie [dainty]. ye see not your owne ease. I see, ye can not see the wood for trees. John Heywood, 1546 You Can’t See the Wood for the Trees In the glossary of his book, John Heywood explains the saying, you…
poetry
The Owl and The Pussycat
The Owl and the Pussy cat went to sea in a beautiful pea green boat….. As a child I loved this poem by Edward Lear. It was so romantic and also a little crazy, which was just fine with me. I was really happy to re-discover the poem with my children. Of course the girls…
What Autumn Means to Us – Center Parcs Monthly Challenge, November
Last year I was lucky enough to be chosen to be a Center Parcs Blogger. This year I was unable take part due to moving house and being disconnected from the internet for absolutely yonks (at least a month) So now I’m entering to try and win a wild card place. This months challenge is…
