Author: Jane

Home thoughts from a broad.

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Living

Sunset/ Low Tide

Old Wivenhoe silhouetted at twilight, with the River Colne at low tide.
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Making

Lemonade

When the neighbours give you lemons… (Bowl by Maureen Hume Ceramics)

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Making

Star

Agapanthus Midnight Star – blooming on the quayside for the first time since being planted a year ago.
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Living

A Warm, Good, Night

…from the front porch on a hot summer’s night, with an ice cold drink. Sweet dreams.
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Hoping

Summer Window

Framed by the Wivenhoe Trail, Wivenhoe Woods, with a glimpse of a blue summer sky.

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Moving

Across

The view from Wivenhoe to Fingringhoe on a lunchtime walk.
The more I move, the more settled I feel.
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Moving

21:34

Seeing double: the moon reflected on the River Colne last night.

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Loving

Raindrops on Roses

One of my favourite things…

Summer started late this year. We have had a glorious June so far, though – bright blue skies, warm sunshine, long days. Last night, there was a heavy storm, and my roses (coy from May’s misery) suddenly bloomed. A beautiful sight to wake up to.

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Moving

Three Seconds: Bliss

On a long Sunday afternoon walk in the June-light, a short stop by a stream then followed down to the estuary.

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Living

Summer Wall

Along the quay at Wivenhoe, landside is as beautiful as waterside in June.