Thursday, February 16, 2023

Snowdrops, cocktails and parcel waiting.

1. A couple of snowdrops present themselves for duty in the garden: I'd given up hope of them coming this year. 

2. Our lunch comes with a free cocktail.

3. On our return we find a parcel hidden in the garden. A large hardback book: Nick's valentine gift to me. 

Slow worm, peacock butterfly and striations.

1. A slow worm backs into his burrow, his mild resentful gaze holding ours. 2. Peacock butterfly -- Persian rug colours -- rests open in the...