So we shopped for a new sofa in the sales. It was just a replacement for the one we’ve got. Theres nothing wrong with the leather of the one there. But it’s sagging in the middle, it’s a bit more lumpy and not like it used to be. It feels familiar. It was just the 2 of us and I figured it would be an easy day. Oh how wrong could I be. Who knew sofa shopping would be such an emotional rollercoaster? We sat on no less than 50 sofas. Over a period of 5 hours no. But that … Continue reading “Sofa shopping”
Month: January 2023
Rooting
I have always found a walk around my garden can be enough to clear my head. Barefoot whilst letting my toes flex into the grass. Walking around to see each plant, to find the buds about to open, or to see the insects sample the nectar and pollen inside the open fragrant blooms. But its muddy now. The plants are dormant, awaiting the first spring sunshine. I think that’s why I struggle in the winter. Autumn is fine. I find it homely. The first crisp mornings. The changing of the colours and falling of the leaves. The smell of leaves … Continue reading “Rooting”