Category Archives: Lockdown Diary

So, I’ve had my Sunday rant (nearly as fulfilling as a Sunday Roast), now it’s time to get back to appreciating what I have got. Earlier I was watching a live videocast by friend and colleague David Lindo from his … Continue reading →

I hesitate to raise this issue because it obviously pales into insignificance compared to the government’s handling of the coronavirus epidemic and the scandal of half the deaths occurring in care homes. It is nothing compared with the Black Lives … Continue reading →

Even colder today and a stronger wind. The wind dries out plants and despite the overnight rain the garden needed watering but it was really hard to do without getting soaked. Two more deliveries meant every inch of our tiny … Continue reading →

A chilly day keeping the insects down and blossom spilling in the blustery wind. Generally, mums do not admit to having favourite children but clearly sometimes they do. The evidence seems to point far more to a mother’s experience during … Continue reading →

(03-06-20) I’ve spent much of the week trying to figure out what sort of bees the following are: Narcissus Bulb Fly Merodon equestris Turns out none of them are bees… but bee mimics; they are hoverflies. Correction they are not hoverflies, … Continue reading →

Frog Frolics (02-06-20) Cute is not a word I ever use! But take a look at these two what must be one of last year’s tadpoles with a two-year-old playing follow my leader… cute sums it up. Here’s another frog under the … Continue reading →

Golden locks and the three bears (01-06-20) So, this month starts with a fairy tale… in more ways that one. It seems like the whole scientific community are trying to put the brakes on the government who are determine to … Continue reading →

All photographs throughout the BLOG (unless otherwise acknowledged) are taken with an iPhone 11 pro by me, a rubbish photographer. Pleasantly trapped in privilege (31.05.20) Out in the real-world life and death, cruelty and compassion continue without us and its hard … Continue reading →