Day 199

In a fit of insanity, I decided it would be fun to go get our Christmas tree at Duncombe Park in the North York Moors. Unfortunately, a fire in a village that closed the road, our propensity for getting lost, crazy drivers (including a bus that rear-ended us), and the narrow, steep, winding roads in the moors made it rather more "fun" than we'd bargained for. My nerves may not recover for a week.

But the tree is lovely. more...

Day 198

Today is a turning point for me, I hope - finally getting treatment for the depression I've struggled with for several years.

I'm saying this here because this project has been a great help to me over the last 198 days, and I'm grateful to the community of friends I've shared it with. Hopefully the next 167 days will be even better!



And just 'cause I liked this pic, here's another kind of antidepressant: plant therapy! more...

Day 197

This is not what I ordered. Grrrr. more...

Day 196

This week's theme was "favourite things". You might have gathered that white dishes are one of my favourite things - I collect them like some women collect shoes! This is possibly my favourite piece of all. It's a teapot made by the English potter Polly George, and I adore it. more...

Day 195

Getting artsy with supper. more...

Day 194

Time to come out of the airing cupboard, methinks! more...

Day 193

The bus driver refused to accept this coin, claiming it was fake. I didn't have another one, so I had to count out £1 in 20p, 10p, 5p, and 1p coins, which seemed a fitting revenge.

I was irritated enough to take it to the bank, and the guy there said it was fine. more...