I'm happy that the 250th anniversary of her birth is giving the opportunity to read that so many others feel the same. There's a great outpouring of admiration – most deserved, of course, but equally heartening to see. Thanks for everything, Jane.

Excellent news! Congratulations, Peter 🌟

Psst! Pumpkins are a treat for birds but can be harmful to hedgehogs. 🦔❌

Keep them high up out of reach and compost any leftovers to protect our garden wildlife.

He was also in a group of Russian composers called The Mighty Handful, which is an excellent name for a band (sometimes referred to as The Five, which is significantly less fun).

I really admire this particular Tunnicliffe. The barn owl is beautiful.

The caption made me think of the gorgeous (and seasonally appropriate!) song: 'October Twilight' 🌕 it is wistful and nostalgic autumnal loveliness.
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Oh, bless you. Yes, still singing (just need to practice more consistently!), and generally well, too x

Yes, jumper on and drinking something warming!
I've almost finished and have loved every second of reading; from favourite haunts (there's something about Avebury in October that I adore) to new places to explore. And, as ever, I so admire your beautiful conversations with people. Thank you, Peter!

Penblwydd hapus, you marvellous person 💛 big hug x

My hopes were met and, having headed south into Europe, I got to see the last few swifts of my year in Florence! A lone one 25/08, and a couple yesterday 27/08 – all above Oltrano 🧡

My last sighting was 15/08: 2 swifts over the house – a beautiful surprise, just when I thought they'd all left!