Last year, in my travels, I came across this. A note attached to someone's computer. I don't know who wrote it.I won't say where I found it (in case they're still there). I will say that I do hope they've escaped and run far far away.
Author: Jane
Home thoughts from a broad.
Living History
New life springs from the Roman wall on Balkerne Hill, Colchester. This section of the town's old fortifications is currently undergoing restoration. In its time it has, of course, seen many more aggressive occupants. In the eleven-week Siege of Colchester in 1648, the Parliamentarians damaged the wall in their, ultimately successful, bid to oust the … Continue reading Living History
Stuff We Made at Summer School, by #TeamOutlier.
First, there was Summer School.Then, we formed #TeamOutlier.Together we made this thematic analysis poster.Next, our band of women, armed with colored pens, moved on to draw a discourse analysis poster.On the final day, in the final hour, one #TeamOutlier member made this. We all felt it mattered, so we took this picture. Then we left … Continue reading Stuff We Made at Summer School, by #TeamOutlier.
Amberley, or All Good Things.
As all good things must, the Cotswolds staycation has come to an end. But not before witnessing more beauty and experiencing a fine pub. A three-kilometre uphill walk, in the shade of elderly trees, through bucolic landscape, brought us to The Black Horse pub, Amberley, with panoramic views over Minchinhampton Common. The dogs were naturally … Continue reading Amberley, or All Good Things.
The Dog-cation
After the morning walk, and a fish lunch at the pub, it's time for the cottage canines to head for the shade - away from the afternoon heat. How familiar these positions, how easily they've made themselves at home...
Waxing Gibbous
The moon in the trees outside the cottage at 22:57 last night. Yesterday, I discovered that the Nailsworth branch of the Cotswold Dogs and Cats Home shop is the place to be. As you'd expect, it's a charity shop. It also happens to be the most-favoured one in town (there are several) - it's full … Continue reading Waxing Gibbous
Dumbleton
Yesterday, I left the staycation village to pay my respects. I travelled 35 miles to Dumbleton, a smaller village of around 600 inhabitants which predates the Domesday Book. More specifically, I went to visit St Peter's churchyard and the graves of Joan and Patrick Leigh Fermor - buried side-by-side. Their companionship, post-mortem, I find comforting. … Continue reading Dumbleton
