Continuing to spread some light and pleasure to those confined by the current crisis. See post 1, here, for an explanation. This is the 11th post. Out earlier than usual this morning to greet the freshness of an evaporating overnight frost. The picture shows a stretch of path that leads from an old railway bridge …
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Continuing to spread some light and pleasure to those confined by the current crisis. See post 1, here, for an explanation. This is the 10th post. The picture this time is of our ‘entrance’ to the forest. Once we’ve climbed the steep public footpath, this track is our ‘way’ into the forest itself. It’s hard …
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This is an area of wetland used by the wild boar as a wallow. It lies close to one of the paths we tread regularly. Continuing to spread some light and pleasure to those confined by the current crisis. See post 1, here, for an explanation. This is the 9th post, and takes the form …
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Continuing to spread some light and pleasure to those confined by the current crisis. See post 1, here, for an explanation. This is the 8th post. The photograph today, courtesy of my phone, was taken on a part of a regular route generally used only by locals. It’s only a few hundred yards from our …
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Continuing to spread some light and pleasure to those confined by the current crisis. See post 1, here, for an explanation. This is the 7th post. Early morning, warm sunshine this morning took us to one of our favourite spots in the local forest. A commercial stand of conifers, planted at generous intervals by the …
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Continuing to spread some light and pleasure to those confined by the current crisis. See post 1, here, for an explanation. This is the 6th post. Unseasonally warm today, even in the early morning. This shot was taken at the start of our walk; we chose a slightly different route into the trees, as our …
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Continuing to spread some light and pleasure to those confined by the current crisis. See post 1, here, for an explanation. This is the fifth post. This time of lockdown is so odd, so unfamiliar for most of us. Today, we needed some fresh food, so a short walk to the village shop was required. …
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Continuing to spread some light and pleasure to those confined by the current crisis. See post 1, here, for an explanation. This is the fourth post. 'Regular visitors will see the accompanying picture is of the same location as yesterday.' Sorry, folks. I was tired when I posted this and didn't notice I'd included this …
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Continuing to spread some light and pleasure to those confined by the current crisis. See post 1, here, for an explanation. This is the third post. Regular visitors will see the accompanying picture is of the same location as yesterday. Below is a sort of explanation of why. Fair Weather or Foul Skies were grey …
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Continuing to spread a bit of light and pleasure to those confined during the current crisis. See post 1, here, for an explanation. This is the second post. It’ll help others enjoy this bit of nature if readers here would spread the word with the ‘share’ buttons below. Let’s all do what we can for …
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For the last few days, I’ve posted, on Twitter, a single shot taken on my daily exercise walk in the Forest of Dean with my wife. My intention is to spread a little light and joy into the lives of all who are confined to their homes or other buildings because of the Covid19 crisis. …
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On the 1st of each month I remind followers of this blog the creative writing contest table has been updated. (I update it several times every month, but this reminder comes just once!) If you’d like this monthly reminder as an email to motivate you, please click the ‘Follow this blog’ button at the top …
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For today’s weekly creative post, I’m giving you a bit of flash fiction. Considering how many people are caring for others in the current climate, I thought a touch of gentle humour on the topic might be appropriate. Enjoy! # Steps Every time! Can’t the old fool decide? If he’d make up his mind, I …
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Long, early morning shadows and a blue sky. With much of the world’s population confined to their homes, or at least only able to be outside if isolated from other people, my wife and I decided to take one of our regular walks in the forest to celebrate the day. Our daughter is currently living …
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The first of a series of 'creative' posts I promised a while ago for Wednesdays. I Dream of a Day When I dream of a day whenRacists learn they’re related to those they hatePolluters are forced to live in the poison they spreadCheats are made to pay for their crimesWomen are heard, respected, and valued …
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