Category Archives: drought

Six on Saturday: Airing Our Dirty Linen

Posted on July 23, 2022 by Cathy

It must be over 20 years since we had any washing strung up in the garden, although I can assure you it was not dirty linen we were airing in public today. With an always-on gas Aga in the kitchen … Continue reading →

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Precious drops

Posted on July 15, 2018 by Cathy

After weeks without, The ground is dry And unforgiving, Plants parched And gasping For relief. Guilty watering Barely Wets their lips; This humanitarian gesture, This act of pity, Is sadly too late For some And it will be The strong … Continue reading →