Night out.

We had a relatively rare night out to go to a local band's album launch party. They played at our wedding nearly seven years ago so it is great to see them doing well. Now, the husband is asleep in bed snoring loudly with the cat by his side...and I am on the sofa trying to get some peace. Could be a long night!

Long time away...

 I am thinking of starting the blog again, a place to share and reflect on things as it was meant to be. The Moonlit Myths blog is where I have been occasionally posting. We have had some tough times of late, the sudden passing of my lovely Mum being the most recent. Naturally, sleep has been sporadic at best but having this to ramble on at 3am may help...we'll see I guess! Anyway, for those who see this I hope you are well.

Gem.

Winter creeping in.

During the spring and summer I have been very motivated (for me) and have been going out for a walk each morning, usually between 7 and 7.30am ... but now the mornings are too dark, today it hasn't really got light at all, rain wall-to-wall so I am going to have to change my routine. The thing I like about walking first thing is that it sets me up for the day, I feel more creative and I don't have to interact with anyone purely because there is nobody around. It is 'my' time and I will miss it. I am generally a big fan of Autumn and Winter, I prefer it cooler, love cooking stews and things in the slow cooker, and I like cozy nights, but there is always a drawback and I think I have found it! Never mind, roll on spring.

Sale time!

Hi all, just a note to say I have an October Sale running all month in my Etsy shop - 20% off and free UK postage!

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Happy New Year!

Hope you all had a great Christmas and New Year, I had the never-ending cold from hell so am just pleased to have clearer nasal cavities! Not much to ask for really. Aside from that things were good, lots of films were watched, friends and family seen, far too much to eat as usual.

It is back to relative normality today, the Husband was back to work at 7am, I got back into my daily habits and its like the festive season never happened...apart from the tinsel still adorning the pictures in the living room.

Anyway, here's to 2019, be a good year please!

They Shall Not Grow Old..

We went into town for Remembrance Sunday as usual this year, a glorious morning especially following the vile weather we have had of late, there was a great turn out and as the town fell silent a mood of communal pride was palpable. It is always a chance for people to come together and honour those who gave their everything - whether you agree with the reasons, the fact remains that so many died in wars that wasn't their choosing, from all countries and they should, in my opinion be remembered.

The rest of the day was normal Sunday happenings, cooking, eating, getting ready for the week ahead but with an overtone of it not just being another day. Last night we watched Peter Jackson's 'They Shall Not Grow Old'...my god. It was an amazing film, horrific, incredible and humbling, a view of the war that not many will ever experience, real lives and stories. I have nothing but admiration and gratitude for all soldiers, but what a terrible shame that the world doesn't seem to have learned a thing.

Winter is coming!

...and not just in a Game of Thrones type way (can't wait for that to be back on). We awoke this morning to a frost, white roof and a chill in the air...then the wind picked up and it instantly felt arctic! Luckily I put my fuchsias in the greenhouse yesterday in readiness due to the forecast, fingers crossed they survive the winter. As the clocks change in the early hours of tomorrow morning, the days will become shorter and temperatures will generally drop...although to be honest I don't mind, I like cosying up, there are potatoes baking in the oven as I type.

Anyway, wherever you are, keep toasty!