Category Archives: Around Devon

A Saturday in Devon England

Posted on December 19, 2009 by

There are times when no words are needed, they are simply a distraction to the soul!  Frugal Trenches

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Weekending

Posted on December 18, 2009 by

Having traveled back to the family home for the holidays, I’m especially looking forward to this weekend because it means I’ll be enjoying some much wanted influx of media having suffered through enjoyed a 6 week media fast!  Most of … Continue reading →

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Reclaiming Simple Sundays

Posted on December 13, 2009 by

As you wander through this troubled world In search of all things beautiful You can close your eyes when you’re miles away And hear my voice like a serenade  (Lullaby by the Dixie Chicks) For me: nature, joy, peace, photography, … Continue reading →

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Slowly making Christmas plans

Posted on December 12, 2009 by

Last year I was traveling up until 24 December which meant I was far too busy leading up to Christmas, this year I vowed to try to slow down a week before Christmas and really focus on the most important … Continue reading →

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My True Love

Posted on December 10, 2009 by

Every now and then I feel a whisper from the sea, calling me to it.  If I am away for too long it feels like something is missing in my soul.  Be gone flu, be gone!

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Reclaiming Simple Sundays

Posted on October 18, 2009 by

My apologies that I have been missing in action over the last almost 2 weeks! My laptop died for about 4 days and then I was spending a lot of time in quiet contemplation and preparing for some new & … Continue reading →

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Three Things I Do To Enjoy England

Posted on September 27, 2009 by

Last week I was contacted by someone at the Guardian & Jam who, in conjunction with Enjoy England, is asking certain bloggers to name 3 things they do to enjoy England! Anyone who reads this blog knows I love England, having lived & worked in … Continue reading →

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Reclaiming Simple Sundays

Posted on September 13, 2009 by

  trying to escape being soaked and somehow I managed…! The day was simple, family filled (the family is down from Yorkshire for the week), joyous and reclaimed. There is nothing quite like starting the day with an early morning swim before singing … Continue reading →

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The Final Two

Posted on August 31, 2009 by

:: Very little summer weather this year in these parts, but chasing it one weekend brought such joy, such light, such memories! The Final Three can be found here The Final Four can be fond here The Final Five can … Continue reading →

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Reclaiming Simple Sundays

Posted on August 30, 2009 by

Well today seemed to focus on food! I spent the day with people who don’t like the outdoors, can you imagine? So I only managed to drag them out for a quick 15 minute walk ;0) :: I wanted to … Continue reading →

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