Hi Folks, I have been away for a very long time, six months in fact. I disappeared from here last October, just as the cows were being herded into their sheds for the winter. Now they are back out on the alpine pastures and am back here too. ... MORE...
This is a picture of the light pollution that can be seen in Western Europe every night from space. Is it any wonder that we fail to see the stars over our heads any more? Even though I live in the Alps, (the Eastern ... MORE...
I have been thinking much about life recently, I have indeed had much to think about, as my partner was recently involved in a very bad car crash. Here in the mountains you learn to take nothing for granted. Especially the conditions of the roads in winter. He ... MORE...
Last Week at the market, I came across a very intriguing box of bonbons. It was actually sold to me in return for a donation to an animal refuge, whilst a minature goat ate my wicker shopping basket and the children looked on, rather bemused.... MORE...
My friend gave birth to a girl yesterday - a beautiful, healthy bouncing girl and I found myself crying for an hour today over the washing up. I was so emotional. I was thinking constantly about the births of my daughters; the first few bonding moments and the first ... MORE...
My youngest (two-year-old) daughter is unwell, she has been throwing up for the last 48 hours. It is a tummy bug. I have spent my time sitting with her, rocking her and giving her all the comfort I can. She has not been able to hold down any food, ... MORE...
I can tell you exactly when the cows had been confined to their quarters for the winter. Not only was it the heavy fall of snow we had last week that gave me a clue, but I knew as soon as my Monday morning butter landed on the table and ... MORE...
