tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1259513454241506815.post8445019373474261502..comments2023-10-19T03:11:46.484-07:00Comments on Cait O'Connor: Rainy day joysCait O'Connorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04569760764766505179noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1259513454241506815.post-58451792278466949712009-06-25T16:01:51.626-07:002009-06-25T16:01:51.626-07:00Cait, I love the poem and the cover painting on th...Cait, I love the poem and the cover painting on the book of hers that you borrowed from the library. <br /><br />But, ground elder. I have what was a plant or two- who knows where it came from and it's become a patch. I'm pulling it out and will try to follow my own advice. When there's been a pernicious weed in an area- do you best to remove every bit of it. Then, plant annuals there for a year or two so that you can continue to get every bit that comes up. Then, when there is no sign of it- plant with more permanent plants and enjoy. (When I did spell check- pernicious came up tenacious. That fits too.)blackbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07044667449525289901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1259513454241506815.post-10150642245042778902009-06-19T11:14:36.920-07:002009-06-19T11:14:36.920-07:00Lovely, lovely poem. So many wonderful images -- ...Lovely, lovely poem. So many wonderful images -- I especially liked the idea of the bones from the reign of terror and thievery being pushed out to sea!<br /><br />Your books all look wonderful; I have written several of them down in my little book for that purpose. I tend to have the opposite problem -- almost nothing but fiction on my shelves. I am reading through all of Amanda Craig's novels at the present, and just finished The Tortoise and the Hare, by Elizabeth Jenkins.<br /><br />I like the idea of not bothering with planes and plans and exchange rates anymore . . . but just taking little "holidays" when the weather is fine or the spirit needs a day spent gardening or reading!<br /><br />That white cottage looks the very image of everything which is cosy.Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02375981493145612394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1259513454241506815.post-82064665885060511412009-06-19T08:26:17.376-07:002009-06-19T08:26:17.376-07:00A perfect list of the best sort of blessings. And...A perfect list of the best sort of blessings. And new books to explore! Thank you, as always!!Pamela Terry and Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746603636884819522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1259513454241506815.post-66034849807815318462009-06-19T02:03:29.200-07:002009-06-19T02:03:29.200-07:00What a treat you have for us today. My parents liv...What a treat you have for us today. My parents lived in Castle Combe for a few years and my mother was headteacher there too. Picking up reserved books from the library is always filled with anticipation for what is hidden on the pages. I picked mine up on Wednesday. The Morville Hours sounds well worth seeking out. I started a Book Group in my village over 5 years ago and it just so much fun. The poetry of Gillian Clarke is new to me so thanks for that too.Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15316288912447066892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1259513454241506815.post-65516026976062461722009-06-17T20:29:17.996-07:002009-06-17T20:29:17.996-07:00Yummy bag of books! Lucky you, Cait. Such a trea...Yummy bag of books! Lucky you, Cait. Such a treasure would make me wish for a couple of rainy days in a row.Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1259513454241506815.post-54681905522804807772009-06-17T15:50:50.465-07:002009-06-17T15:50:50.465-07:00How strange that you should mention Morville. I ha...How strange that you should mention Morville. I have to go there tomorrow on an uninteresting errand - and had quite forgotten that Katherine Swift's garden is there. No time to visit I'm afraid. Oh woe! But having been reminded I feel tantalised. Thank you for recommending 'The Morville Hours.)mountainearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15977393968796316843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1259513454241506815.post-71846331658840111272009-06-17T09:41:20.265-07:002009-06-17T09:41:20.265-07:00I love Gillian Clarke's poetryI love Gillian Clarke's poetryChris Stovellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03741359642268813093noreply@blogger.com