Ta-da....
Evidence of the child slave labour employed in my house....
Although I think Little Miss ate more than she admitted to. Fresh peas from the pod bring back strong childhood memories of my Grandpa's garden, continued on by my Uncle's vegetable patch. I hope in turn, it becomes a special memory for my two little people.
As do Sweet Pea's always grown by my Grandma. For years I have tried to grow them, with gradual improving success - this year has been the best yet....
I am beginning to find my feet in the new job, it's been a huge learning curve (more mountain, I think). I have started to take on my own case load under supervision, and I don't think I realised just how emotionally tiring it can be (& I think I may have been doing a tad too much sofa spliging in the evening). Yet I continue to be amazed at peoples kindness, warmth and often humour as I visit them at home. On hot days people have been kind enough to offer ice cold lemonade, and many a sensitive conversation has been held over a cup of tea. Everybody has a story to tell, and its fascinating (& sometimes sad) to hear them....
One of the nice things about the job at this time of the year, is driving around the many areas of green country side surrounding the patch I cover. I never realised just how green it is where I live & the rolling hills that surround the area
Here's a sneaky peak of one of my often travelled roads....
And this is the road I drive down to the Hospice each morning - Patrick Gale wrote in his book 'Notes from an exhibition' about a lane where the tree's arch over, creating a green cathedral in the light, and this is the thought I hold in my mind, as I go to & from work each day. It gives a sense of peace and calm at the start & end of my working day.
& finally (in my best Trevor MacDonald voice) continuing on the Green theme - Perfectly Happy Mum tagged me to make a green promise - I missed the proper week.
However it did make me think. I am an avid recycler of plastics as well as paper/tin/compost, redistribute clothes & knick knacks, and rarely fill my fortnightly black bin - I did notice that I am a bit of a lazy madam with the wash powder liquid & fabric conditioner, preferring to judge the quantity - far quicker... Yet it's quite amazing; when you do use the measure, the bottle really does last 24/42 washes. Better for the environment & my purse - thank you Peggy!
Love Lydia xx
