Category Archives: Seasons

I told myself I was loving it. That the colder, damp air and fallen leaves were great. That the buds on the forsythia and winter-flowering honeysuckle were all positive signs. I even said it aloud—something about how it wasn’t the end, just seasonal change, etcetera. But in truth, I was hating every minute of it.Continue reading “Fake it ‘til you make it”

I realised recently that the tidying up I did in the garden wasn’t just something to do—it was an acceptance of the coming winter. Subconsciously, I knew the shift in weather meant summer was done, even though I didn’t want to admit it. The temperatures have dropped, we’ve had rain, and the leaves are turningContinue reading “GAME OVER”