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LITTLE JOYS: 5th June 2023

Because it’s not the big goals and successes in life that bring true happiness, but the little joys that you choose to notice each day. After a hard day’s writing… Have you watched Bo Burnham: Inside yet? It’s like nothing else and I love it. I took this photo to show husband that I was […]

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LITTLE JOYS: 8th May 2023

Because it’s not the big goals and successes in life that bring true happiness, but the little joys that you choose to notice each day. Seen in a garden centre. I always admire these, but they’re a bit too modern-art for my garden! Dog friends. Look up! We’re getting to that time of year when

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LITTLE JOYS: 1st May 2023

Because it’s not the big goals and successes in life that bring true happiness, but the little joys that you choose to notice each day. Made spaghetti with anchovies, wild garlic and peas. Delicious! In the pub. Gorgeous white dead nettle on my footpath. This one’s called golden archangel! Made lasagne for the first time

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LITTLE JOYS: 17th April 2023

Because it’s not the big goals and successes in life that bring true happiness, but the little joys that you choose to notice each day. I used the leftover Yorkshire Pudding batter from Easter Sunday to make toad-in-the-hole. I used the leftover gravy too – so good! Little miracle. Look up! Gorgeous magnolia. Plum blossom

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LITTLE JOYS: 3rd April 2023

It’s a shame not all little joys can be photographed! This week I heard the year’s first chiffchaff and saw the first brimstone butterflies whizz by – both signs of spring that make my heart happy! I also realised there are red kites nesting in the trees opposite our house, and I’ve been watching them

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