letterbox

I love the letter boxes here in Scotland.
I love these old boxes that have been built into walls
and fences, as well as the free standing pillar boxes.
They are so full of character!

Sky

Finally, a dramatic sky!
Lately I have been feeling quite depressed by the Edinburgh sky!
That might seem strange, but in the winter we have these nothing skies-
great big flat expanses of sky devoid of colour or texture or movement, and
I really do find it affects how I feel.
But today, we had the very strnge spell of weather. It was windy, and in the space of 10 minutes it went from blue skies and bright sunshine, to thunder, lightening, black clouds, rain, hail and back to sunshine!
this photo was taken from my back step just as the hail stopped.
How much better I feel for seeing the sky in action!

Home

Wherefore art thou, Romeo..

Another house in my neighbourhood-isn't that little balcony cool?

Same house

different angle. The house posted yesterday, just to show it's size:

House

There are some lovely houses in my neighbourhood,
and this is one of them. It is a lovely Edwardian house,
and I adore the box bay window. This house sits in a double plot,
and if I had the money I would buy this house-not that it's for sale!

Mother's day

It was mother's day here in Britain today.
I'm not big on presents as a rule. if I want something I'll buy it,
and if I don't buy it I certainly don't want others to buy it for me!
I know I'm getting to be a grumpy old woman,
but if I never got another present in my life, that's ok with me.
Having said all that I do enjoy a simple gesture of appreciation,
like these cookies and truffles Emily bought from her and Jack,
and the daffodils Emily picked from the garden.
And look at that card-she knows me well I think!