R's rue

All Saints Church, Belton Clint and I were in Belton, North Lincolnshire today. I parked safely by All Saints Church and set off on an eight mile circular walk that I had worked out on Wednesday night.  It was a lovely day for mid-November. Plenty of good light for photography. I didn't even need to wear a coat - the temperature was so balmy and there was hardly a breath of wind.  East of Belton an obelisk was marked on the Ordnance Survey map. It was half-hidden by spindly trees. I ventured into the little wood to investigate. Though there are no inscriptions on the stonework, I later discovered that the thirty foot tower was constructed under the instructions of a Mr William Johnson in 1787. Apparently it was built as a memorial to Johnson's favourite horse - Sir Solomon that had been euthanised following a serious hunting accident. Weirdly, it is said that Johnson shot his two favourite hounds so that they could be buried with the horse. The Johnsons lived in a grand...

 Sweating  on the treadmill Brings me back to riding up  the top floor To work out and look out at the ocean At the same time The things I despised the most Are now what  I treasure Never take Ocean views for granted And the  people who  made them worthwhile I miss the scent of saltwater and sunscreen Childhood brought to you by the makers of Coppertone from R's rue https://ift.tt/36uKAMv

 Yesterday’s comments were much appreciated and timely and showed much good humour and bon viveur in blogland. That’s how it should be.  Not leaving snide comments on others’ blogs It’s seldom you have to click on the “ load more” box to read them all and I’m grateful for such interest as I am for the score of emails , suggesting ideas and giving advice from people that know better. My thoughts today are with The Weaver Of Grass who we have not heard from since she had a fall at home a broke her hip a while ago now. The jungle telegraph has worked its work and all we blogging friends know is that Pat was taken to hospital .  The comment box has been disabled and many of us, who consider her as a dear friend of over a decade , are concerned, and are waiting to hear that she is ok. That’s why blogging can be so sweet.  Friendships are made despite the trolls and the unhinged  And Pat is a dear dear friend to many of us Let’s wish her well. f...

 Resist Persist The fire resides it mustn't be extinguished by doubt self-sabotage and the indifference plaguing that soul of yours that says Your efforts are meaningless suffering from imposter syndrome right now my destiny is held by the  One and Only Not you Satan Reclaiming my title As a worthy And loved Daughter  of the King from R's rue https://ift.tt/32CItoK

 i write daily with doubt questions and every emotion i know  write for yourself but what if  I want the words i type to mean something matter make smiles tears or a light bulb go off I'm human needing affirmation  that this  endeavor  has purpose and deep resonance from R's rue https://ift.tt/3nl5vIu