These beautiful blooms, from our garden last Summer, are called "A Shropshire Lad". They're one of the David Austin Roses' selection of beautiful English roses. I planted one of these in our last garden in NSW, Australia and we have planted them on the walls of our home in Berwickshire, UK. They are such … Continue reading A Shropshire Lad In Berwickshire
Author: Holly Maxwell Boydell
Narcissism Is Foul
NB. If you recognise that you are experiencing the negative influence of narcissistic behaviour, please seek appropriate support for your wellbeing and mental and emotional fortitude. Remove yourself from any environment that is toxic to you, if possible. Employ positive, constructive 'tools' to rebuild your emotional and psychological strength and learn better ways to cope … Continue reading Narcissism Is Foul
Conundrum And Irony ~ A Poem
Conundrum And Irony It is important to know your WHY. My life is so full of conundrums and irony. Now more than ever. Why, Lord, Why? What shall I do, Lord? Stand. Walk in the Light. Stay in the beam of positive vibrations. Keep to the narrow path. Stand. Do not run away from … Continue reading Conundrum And Irony ~ A Poem
Why Do I Write ~ Revisited
Asked: “Why Do You Write?” Answer: “I write because I can’t draw … No, that is not entirely true. I write because it is the music I make without a keyboard with sounds. I write because I have written since I was a little girl, learning to spell, standing in line to have … Continue reading Why Do I Write ~ Revisited
Life Is Short ~ A Poem
Life is short Life is short. Life is too short. Life is too short to waste it. Life is too short to waste it being unhappy. Life is too short to waste it being unhappy about circumstances. Life is short. Life is short. Life is short. Life is. Life. Is. Short. Life. . ⚪️ … Continue reading Life Is Short ~ A Poem
How To Break Chains
Here are a few key things that we can each apply in our daily lives, to bring about positive and healthy change in a variety of ways: Gratitude, helping others, appreciating the abundance of the planet and doing what you can to tread lightly, sharing out of what you have, opening your mind to … Continue reading How To Break Chains
A Little Bread Story
Do you love to create 'food for the soul'? Here's a little 'story' written a few days ago. There is nothing nothing nothing like the joy of creating real bread. This. Sourdough, mild and flavoursome, no nasties, no machines, just pure and utterly alive, all the deliciousness. I started developing this loaf a few days … Continue reading A Little Bread Story
Some Women ~ A Poem
SOME WOMEN Some women won't garden. Some women won't cook. Some women won't drive. Some women won't bake. Some women won't write. Some women won't teach their children well. Some women won't read. Some women won't study. Some women won't grow food. Some women won't go without. Some women won't cut their own hair. … Continue reading Some Women ~ A Poem
The Holly Tree Tales 