Author: Jane

Home thoughts from a broad.

Moving

21:34

Post author By Jane
Post date 24/06/2021
7 Comments on 21:34

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

Tags Essex, Evening walk, Full moon, June, Natural symmetry, River Colne, Wivenhoe, Yachts

Loving

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.

Tags Favourite things, June, May, Raindrops, Roses, Storm, Summer, Sunshine

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.

Tags Alresford, Birdsong, Essex, Green, June, River Colne, Shade, Summer, Trees, Walking

Living

Summer Wall

Post author By Jane
Post date 13/06/2021
2 Comments on Summer Wall

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

Tags Essex, Flowers, June, Quayside, River Colne, Summer, Wivenhoe

Smiling

Dog Lies Sleeping

Letting him lie: Frank (and Dennis the reindeer) occupy the sofa.

Tags A dog's life, Dog, Frank, Home, Sleeping, Sofa

Living

Confidence

Post author By Jane
Post date 05/06/2021
2 Comments on Confidence

In Colchester, new businesses have opened in the past year and are now thriving.
Confidence returning.

Tags Business, Colchester, Confidence, Essex, Human spirit, Optimism, Pandemic, Sir Isaac’s Artisan Coffee

Moving

Distant Shore

Post author By Jane
Post date 04/06/2021
2 Comments on Distant Shore

The view across towards Fingringhoe from the walk to Alresford Creek.

If I want a break from the computer screen, I can be here in minutes. Another world, on my doorstep, the perfect tonic.

Tags Alresford Creek, Essex, Fingringhoe, River Colne, Tendring, Walking, Wivenhoe

Living

Push/Pull

Post author By Jane
Post date 23/05/2021
No Comments on Push/Pull

With the cold Spring, the local fishermen have had to wait longer to go to sea this year. Now the fish are coming back, the boats are going out. Looking out from the kitchen window, it’s reassuring to see them mooring up again. The push and pull of the marine parking lot.