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This winter cactus (Schlumbergera truncata)spent the summer out in our garden but just a week after returning to its place on the bathroom windowsill the first flower buds appeared. It appears that it couldn't wait for Winter or Thanksgiving!

Books & Reading #80
This quote from a genius, Albert Einstein, so he should know! #booknerd #bookworm #booklover #readingislife

I spotted another unplanned plant combo in a shady corner of the garden. Even in the season of russet leaves, greens can still hold sway. The lavender-blue michaelmas daisy (aster) punctuates its surroundings but shares the limelight with the variegated holly and the ivy Paddy's Pride behind it.

I adore this Acer showing its Autumn crimson. It brackets the seasons starting with fresh crimson leaves 🍁 in the spring and ending with this glorious colouring during Autumn. #autumncolors🍁 #autumnleaves🍂

Books & Reading #79
This comes from Ronald Blythe's A Writers Day Book. Through reading Ian Collins' masterly biography Blythe Spirit I have recently learned that RB was so much more than just the author of Akenfield. #booklover #booknerd #bookworm #readingislife

I know that some people regard these as pests but the antics of our resident squirrel family amuse us every day.

Books & Reading #77
An anonymous saying but does anyone else feel seen? #booknerd #booklover #bookworm #readingislife

Greetings on this breezy Saturday.
We're so lucky to have Redbournbury water mill just 5 minutes away. Every Saturday morning the bakery opens to sell great breads made from locally grown grain, milled on site. Flour has been milled here for around a 1000 yrs so they know what they're doing!

Today's Cartoon- Jane Goodall

YouTube video by maxinebendix Kitty 2 - With Patricia Routledge - BBC

"I never speak behind people's backs. If I've anything nasty to say, I pop it on a postcard"

RIP to the greatest to ever do it.

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Books & Reading #76
Food for thought from the pen of the American author Ann Patchett. #booklover #booknerd #bookworm #readingislife

So sad to hear of the passing today of Dame Jane Goodall the trailblazing anthropologist, zoologist and primatologist. The chimpanzees have lost a dear friend and the world has lost a shining light.

Books & Reading #75
I love this quote from English poet and author Jen Campbell- -and you all know that I love bookshops! #booklover #booknerd #bookworm #readingislife

This book Blythe Spirit is the best biography that I have read in a very long time. Author Ian Collins talks about the work with Patrick Gale and is introduced by Peter McAllister. #northcornwallbookfestival

Sunday morning round two is the wonderful Merlin Hanbury-Tenison talking to Tiffany Murray about his book Our Oaken Bones. The book is part fascinating memoir and part call to arms for our UK Atlantic rain forests #northcornwallbookfestival

Sunday morning starts out with Rosie Goldsmith interviewing Master Thatcher Tom Allen about his brilliant and aptly named book On The Roof. #northcornwallbookfestival

So we round up the evening with the wonderful rich voice and musicality of Tom Hickox #northcornwallbookfestival

We have gathered in the beautiful church for the second concert of the festival weekend and to start with we have the emerging local artist Kitty Crocker to serenade us.

The final author event of the day is a wonderful last act with the excellent Georgina Moore interviewed by the equally wonderful Tiffany Murray about her brilliant novel River of Stars. #northcornwallbookfestival

This afternoon we start with poetry and readings in the church from award winning poets Pascale Petit and Katrina Naomi #northcornwallbookfestival

The second author event of the day is a real highlight with Rosie Goldsmith interviewing Andrew Miller whose remarkable book The Land in Winter has been Booker Prize shortlisted.

Kicking off the first day of author events at the North Cornwall Book Festival. Cream of Cornish is chaired by Peter McAllister and introduces three of the story tellers in the collection Cornwall in Short.

Books & Reading #74
A great quote from Ursula K. Le Guin who really knew how to write for all ages. #bookworm #booknerd #booklover #readingislife

Opening night of the North Cornwall Book Festival in St. Endellion church with singing brothers The Dunwells.

The joy of being able to sit in the Cornish sunshine reading a beautiful book in a superb setting! #thestrangehouse #raymondbriggs #manderlaypress

Fans of Doc Martin or the Fisherman's Friends will recognise my first port of call this morning. Port Isaac looked stunning in the early Autumn sunshine. Cornwall at its best.

So I have arrived in my favourite part of the country and feeling good already. The air is fresh, the sun is bright and the sounds are - well, seagulls lol #cornwall

As a gardener I was late to the table as far as grasses are concerned but now I wouldn't be without them. Pampas was slow to get going this year but in the last few weeks it's grown taller than ever. As for the zebra grass there is no sign yet of flowers and the seed heads so loved by small birds.

Books & Reading #73
So true. This quote from author Paul Sweeny. #bookworm #booknerd #booklover #readingislife

Books & Reading #72
This quote from the late George Carlin does not age. If anything these words from the great American comedian and social critic resonate more loudly than ever now. #bookworm #booklover #booknerd #readingislife