Every morning his week, the birds have noisily announced the start of each new day. It's something I always forget has been missing, until I hear it again. There is no doubt that spring is just around the corner, but defrosting the car mid-week and the snowfall over the higher fells, yesterday, reminded me that winter hasn't quite lost it's grip. Still, it has made a pleasant change from the relentless rainy days we've been having recently.
The laundry is still being hung up indoors, on the airer, but I'm looking forward to being able to peg it out on the line again, hopefully soon. And as for the state of the garden...it's been far to wet to bother! Instead, I've been focusing any energies, that I do have, indoors. The house is beginning to feel much more manageable, even though I've still some more de-cluttering to get on with, and it's taking up far less head space. Although, I've never been a hoarder, I just don't like clutter - it makes me feel anxious. And by clutter I mean anything that isn't a sofa, a houseplant or cat. Oh, and my coffee machine - I'm definitely keeping that! I like to live quite minimally.
During these last few weeks, the rhythm of daily life has been gentle. It's been fairly quiet, with not a lot to write about. On dry days we've enjoyed the occasional walk punctuated with much needed coffee stops, log fires, and some delicious pastries. The lengthening daylight hours bring promise, and I can feel myself starting to relax just a little.
At the end of this month, it will be ten years since I began writing in this space. Much has changed in that time, and yet, somehow, much remains the same. Whatever you are getting up to this weekend, I hope it's a lovely one.
Back soon.
J. X
