I’m tired. Bone tired. Yesterday, I wrote in my journal for the first time in a week. Looking at my last entry, I mentioned then how tired I felt. I scoffed at my week-ago self. ‘If you thought that was tired …’ I know I’m not alone. It’s the end of the first half-term of the year. Schoolchildren and parents of schoolchildren are feeling it. My daughter came home on Monday, made a nest for herself on the sofa with comfy cushions and a blanket, and I later found her fast asleep. That
Such a lovely newsletter, thankyou for sharing.There's just something about being out in nature can shift your mindset. I need to get back out there soon 😫 I have felt exhausted this last month, wanting to nap at every opportunity. I can't remember the last time I had a proper walk.
Lovely post! Walking in the open air with ears and eyes open is everything to me. Favourite line: ‘...driven my wellies to take me for a walk every morning...’ Wonderful, Claire!
What a beauty of an email Claire! Thank you .... yes that full moon was also the Snow Moon and I really did experience the mysterious misty non-shiny version of itself .. like waiting for some kind of veil to be removed. Just re-read Wintering which I loved even more the second time round. x
So pleased you shared this! Such a beautiful read, Claire. And a wonderful reminder for me to get back into nature next week. I’ve been going for daily walks nearby while in recovery but am ready to venture a little further 🥰
A gorgeous read Claire, thank you for sharing. 🌺 As I mentioned previously, it's such a joy to see any wildlife out on walks isn't it? What a beautiful otter story. We have lived in this house in Mumbles for 18 months and for most of that time have had foxes just strolling around our garden or up the lane as if they own the place. We enjoyed watching all the cubs last summer (used to drive Lily mad watching them, she would obsessively be in fox 🦊 watch ) from our front porch, they were on a neighbour's lawn in the early evening and would sit there until about 11pm. They seem to have gone though.. haven't seen them for a while. I wonder if a new family are going to come and take up residence?
Such a lovely newsletter Claire. I also have been enjoying my woodland walks, even with a pesky puppy in tow!
I adore Braiding Sweet grass - I've been slowly listening to it for at least a year now 🤣 it is so intense and I feel I need a while for each chapter to sink in before embarking on another. I'm so glad you enjoyed Mrs Palfrey ❤️
What a magical walk! I love how nature often gifts us with what we need in the moment. Braiding Sweetgrass is one of my favorite books and I also really enjoyed Wintering. Last year I read Mirrors in the Earth by Asia Suler, which you might enjoy.
Oh, I fully resonate with the tiredness. During the Full Moon, I was ready to push on the gas pedal and yet...my body was like hell no. Struck down with flu, bedbound, handbrake on, key tossed away. Oh, how I needed it. Funny, isn't it...life always gives us what we need. As for nature books, I do love a good nature read. "Braiding Sweet grass" was such a wonderful read. "I am an Island" is up there with the favourites too. And Stephen Moss's Robin. P.S. I hope you've been able to rest :)
This is such a lovely post, Claire. I went out in the frost this week and saw a fabulous hare. The last time I saw a fox was when all my chickens and ducks had been killed by it. Even amongst my grief and horror I remember what a gorgeous specimen it was.
You know how I love my cosy crime - I’ve just finished The Twyford Code by Janice Hallett and it was marvellous.
Such a lovely newsletter, thankyou for sharing.There's just something about being out in nature can shift your mindset. I need to get back out there soon 😫 I have felt exhausted this last month, wanting to nap at every opportunity. I can't remember the last time I had a proper walk.
Lovely post! Walking in the open air with ears and eyes open is everything to me. Favourite line: ‘...driven my wellies to take me for a walk every morning...’ Wonderful, Claire!
What a beauty of an email Claire! Thank you .... yes that full moon was also the Snow Moon and I really did experience the mysterious misty non-shiny version of itself .. like waiting for some kind of veil to be removed. Just re-read Wintering which I loved even more the second time round. x
So pleased you shared this! Such a beautiful read, Claire. And a wonderful reminder for me to get back into nature next week. I’ve been going for daily walks nearby while in recovery but am ready to venture a little further 🥰
A gorgeous read Claire, thank you for sharing. 🌺 As I mentioned previously, it's such a joy to see any wildlife out on walks isn't it? What a beautiful otter story. We have lived in this house in Mumbles for 18 months and for most of that time have had foxes just strolling around our garden or up the lane as if they own the place. We enjoyed watching all the cubs last summer (used to drive Lily mad watching them, she would obsessively be in fox 🦊 watch ) from our front porch, they were on a neighbour's lawn in the early evening and would sit there until about 11pm. They seem to have gone though.. haven't seen them for a while. I wonder if a new family are going to come and take up residence?
Such a lovely newsletter Claire. I also have been enjoying my woodland walks, even with a pesky puppy in tow!
I adore Braiding Sweet grass - I've been slowly listening to it for at least a year now 🤣 it is so intense and I feel I need a while for each chapter to sink in before embarking on another. I'm so glad you enjoyed Mrs Palfrey ❤️
I can relate to this. It's amazing how Mother nature can boost our energy and inspire us, especially when we feel tired. Beautiful post. Thank you 🙏
What a magical walk! I love how nature often gifts us with what we need in the moment. Braiding Sweetgrass is one of my favorite books and I also really enjoyed Wintering. Last year I read Mirrors in the Earth by Asia Suler, which you might enjoy.
Oh, I fully resonate with the tiredness. During the Full Moon, I was ready to push on the gas pedal and yet...my body was like hell no. Struck down with flu, bedbound, handbrake on, key tossed away. Oh, how I needed it. Funny, isn't it...life always gives us what we need. As for nature books, I do love a good nature read. "Braiding Sweet grass" was such a wonderful read. "I am an Island" is up there with the favourites too. And Stephen Moss's Robin. P.S. I hope you've been able to rest :)
Love the photos, especially the one at the tip. I felt calm just looking at it.
Claire, when I clicked on the Newsletter tab in your 'stack I got "Page not found"
This is such a lovely post, Claire. I went out in the frost this week and saw a fabulous hare. The last time I saw a fox was when all my chickens and ducks had been killed by it. Even amongst my grief and horror I remember what a gorgeous specimen it was.
You know how I love my cosy crime - I’ve just finished The Twyford Code by Janice Hallett and it was marvellous.
Wow, I can’t believe you had such a close experience with a fox family. I hope they do return this year. Something very magical about them 🦊💫