Today was a good day. I went to the Widdershins art exhibition in Moretonhampstead in Devon. I met the lovely Terri Windling and she spoke about her art and writing and very kindly signed a copy of her poem The Night Journey for me ( Read more... )

Happy Birthday to Paranoidangel42!

Several years ago (2005!) I wrote this drabble as her birthday fell on General Election Day. As it's Election Day again, I'll reprint it for everyone. It's no longer a true drabble, but I've shoe-horned in as many references to UK political parties as possible 😄

The Politics of GardeningElrond sat cross-legged beneath a tree ( Read more... )

Happy Birthday to kortirion. May you have a wonderful day free of stress or any more unforeseen disasters!


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I had a day off work today, and spent it in the best possible way! First I had grandma duties looking after Isla (she can sit up now!)


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Happy Leap Day! Many years ago (36 to be precise) I proposed to Mr Jay! There are times when I wonder why, though ... 😄

Happy Birthday to dot_o_choillmor - I hope you had a great day!


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In celebration of Burns Night in the UK (and quite possibly elsewhere) this is a drabble originally written for tolkien_weekly

When Bilbo first came to stay at Imladris, he brought his mother's recipe book - and treated the elves there to a few special heirloom dishes. The original prompt was for Nausea/Vomitting

Haggis“This is a very old recipe,” Bilbo ( Read more... )

Wishing a very Happy New Year to all my friends and family. 2015 has been a very special year, starting with Anne and Mike's wedding in March, then Isla arriving in September, and Stephen and El getting engaged on Christmas Day! I hope 2016 brings everything you wish for.


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It's been ages since I last posted - work has been manic, we had two fantastic weeks holiday in Cornwall, work has been even more manic ... but I finally have something of interest to post ( Read more... )

I've just got back from a wonderful few days in London. As always it's been a mix of sight seeing, museums and theatres ( Read more... )