Category Archives: Around Devon

Reclaiming Simple Sundays

Oh I so love weekends in England – with hundreds of miles of countryside and seaside to explore, the fact that no matter where you are in England you are never more than 1 – 1 1/2 hours from the sea and thirty … Continue reading

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Dartmoor and Ashburton Love

Today was spent walking among the wild ponies, many of whom nestled in for a cuddle, and hiking where the views were so beautiful they took our breath away – in fact I may have shed a tear or two. Next … Continue reading

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Serenity Now

Just looking at this sign makes me feel so relaxed, so content that it almost makes me totally forget about the frantic 2.5 hr search this morning for my purse; it almost makes me forget about having to file a … Continue reading

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I am – what about you?

:: Chasing the sun and sometimes succeeding! :: Loving my new reading spot :: Eagerly anticipating an upcoming course on how to properly care for your pet donkey (!) :: Giving thanks and finding joy in simple treasures, while praying … Continue reading

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Reclaiming Simple Sunday

:: good grub :: seaside home dreaming :: merry music making Peppered with some :: Praying :: Watching – Nicholas and Alexandra. [What is it about those Tsars?] :: Resting :: Jumping for joy over this! Well done G7, well done!! :: … Continue reading

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Recovery and Renewal

Wake up to find the sun shining, hit the pool for a refreshing swim; arrive home to find a beautiful bunch of tulips and a gift certificate for a massage from a very lovely person. Leave home and head towards a farm, enjoy chatting away … Continue reading

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Reclaimed Simple Sunday

Oh it was grand: swimming, resting, chatting, sharing meals with friends, hiking, walking along the waterfront, gazing at the sea, attending a charity event, watching a period drama series (Road To Avonlea), dreaming of that homestead & the dogs that … Continue reading

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Ten Things I Love To Do For Free

The lovely Mo tagged me! She requires I tell you all my top 10 things to do for free. As I’m always happy to oblige and share a frugal note or two so here is the list! 1. I love to … Continue reading

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Reclaiming Simple Sundays!

A slow transition occurred in 2009- from manic weekends to simple Sundays to relaxed and reclaimed weekends. This one has been no different. While there was a shop, bills to be paid and a sympathetic ear to lend, there was … Continue reading

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Nothing Better

Than spending the mornings & afternoons walking & running along the beach. Time spent reflecting, praying and wondering what 2010 will bring…. The perfect end to a day at the British seaside - an evening spent watching Pride & Prejudice, sipping tea … Continue reading

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