Monday 07 December I used to find Monday’s blog post the most tricky, as the weekend was over and the day started and ended in darkness. On Saturdays and Sundays, I see more daylight and more of the outdoors. But now I have learned to allow the weekend to spill into the beginning of theContinue reading “Day 262”
Category Archives: atmosphere
Day 256
Wednesday 01 December It was a full moon last night. I woke around 3am and watched out from the bathroom window on to the back garden and the orchard beyond. The moon reflecting the light from the invisible sun on to our little patch of land. It seems pretty obvious that we notice the moonContinue reading “Day 256”
Day 245
Friday 20 November A bit of a jumble of thoughts this evening. Another tricky week at the chalkface but satisfying nonetheless. Me and Lisa are finding it hard not being able to walk the dog. We’re going to head out to Wrabness woods tomorrow, all five of us. It’s one of our favourite places andContinue reading “Day 245”
Day 241
Monday 16 November On our dog-walk yesterday I came across some Yellow Brain fungus (Tremella mesenterica). It was quite striking, despite its small size, due to its bright orange-yellow colour which glowed in the afternoon sun. I have read a little more about this fascinating fungus. First, it feeds on other fungus. It eats fungusContinue reading “Day 241”
Day 225
Saturday 31 October A soggy day outside in the wet and wild, walking part of the Suffolk coastal path. Then back home to watch the prime minister announce the latest lockdown measures to the nation in a prime time TV special briefing. Another interesting day. We started the walk in sunshine and strong head winds.Continue reading “Day 225”
Day 223
Thursday 29 October Its not lost on me that whilst discovering so much more about my local area, I am using the global world wide web to understand it in more detail. My legs do the walking and my eyes and ears take it all in, wowing at the beauty and the marvel of itContinue reading “Day 223”
Day 222
This morning started quietly. I took a bit of time simply watching and listening to the sights and sounds in the back garden. The sunshine was blasting the lawn and quivering branches with luke warm light. It’s a hollow light compared to that of the spring or summer, but it is very welcome nonetheless. WhatContinue reading “Day 222”
Day 199
Monday 05 October The trials and tribulations of being a grown up are very much like the place I visited briefly after work today. Seemingly, harmless and secure sending you on a journey with twists and turns you navigate with confidence and ease. But, if you drop your guard, are unprepared, or unaware, it canContinue reading “Day 199”
Day 180
Wednesday 16 September I’ve been sat here next to the dog wondering what it is about this time of year that unsettles me so. I’ve been for a walk, the usual one, about three and a bit kilometres. A circuit around our local lanes and paths. On my way home just beforehand the sunshine wasContinue reading “Day 180”
Day 148
Saturday 15 August A pretty quiet day compared to my quite extraordinary day yesterday. I spent most of it at home, as did Lisa and the kids. I am back to refereeing football tomorrow morning. A pre-season friendly under-18 game will be the first game back since lockdown. I’ve been getting my head round theContinue reading “Day 148”
The Bald Birder 