Eurovision

Didn't really get drawn into the Eurovision thing as much as I have in previous years this weekend - in fact I found the semi-finals pretty boring and only watched a little of them. I committed to the finals last night though, and sat through almost all of the 25 songs and the very tedious voting process to see that Germany won. And a very well deserved win it was too. A great fun song and very Eurovision. Honourable mentions must also go to Ukraine, Armenia, Israel and Greece. Did you watch it?

Miniscule

I must say that my interests in life have always been firmly focussed on the micro rather than the macro, so this animated series which I have just discovered - Miniscule - fits my bill perfectly. It's on tv here at the moment and my parents have been telling me I must watch it but because it is apparently so miniscule the tv guide doesn't even list it and I keep missing it. I have just now been delighted to find quite a few episodes of it on You Tube.

Sundays in Autumn

A beautiful autumnal day yesterday enjoyed with a beautiful walk, about an hour from home. Just the right mix of gentle sunshine and a cool, refreshing breeze.

Come into the garden

Scenes from my beloved backyard. Though it's a little rambling and overgrown, it brings me a lot of peace. You can still see where the hail storm hammered the plastic covering over our back steps (behind Athena). I'm not sure if the little red mask is a cheerful sprite or a demon, but he guards our sleep-out (shed) nonetheless. The rosemary never seems to die out, and neither do the geraniums.

Enjoy your weekend.

Out walking

We have had some lovely walks of late - enjoying the beautiful, refreshing green; seeking out the hidden front-doors in tree trunks of wood nymphs and listening to the stillness of the bush which somehow hums with busyness at the same time.

Some brightness on grey days

Pictured on our living room sideboard.

These boots are made for walkin'

Things that happen when:

1. You're testing out the settings on your new camera
2. You've just bought new winter slipper-boots
3. You've just bought a new bear from the op-shop