I’ve been reading a lot about how your thoughts create your reality, so I thought I’d give it a try. Here my Chinese fan palm and Abyssinian Banana plant dance a Cuban Mambo choreographed by an English man in a Carolina garden.
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Category: Finding Myself
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Mambo Leaves
Posted at 5:57 pm
Jul 2ndThe music is The Mambo Craze, by De-Phazz. Lucy and George -
Symphony of Lightning
Posted at 11:50 am
Jun 19thI made a short video using old childhood photos of mine collaged together. My first few years were spent growing up in a small town, Knaresborough, which was quite a magical place for a child. First Memories describes some of that magic. Throughout my life I have used my imagination and creativity to rescue me. The scarlet macaw is a metaphor for my imagination getting me through the tough times. The beautiful piece of music, La symphonie des éclairs, by Zaho de Sagazan, seems to be the perfect accompaniment as it explores the idea of turning chaos into something beautiful.
The music is La symphonie des éclairs, by Zaho de Sagazan. 
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Portulaca Party…Happy Pride
Posted at 5:14 pm
Jun 11thMy little portulacas look like a fiesta every morning. The divas don’t wake up until 10 am and they’ve had enough by noon. They take the rest of the day off – but for those two hours they go full throttle. Here is a video tribute to them — by the way, unlike my alternate persona DJ Fleur, I am really just a confirmed wallflower.
The music is Vamos a La Playa (Radio Edit) by Loona. 
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All The Way
Posted at 6:36 pm
Jun 6thMichael and I are celebrating 36 years together. I came out in 1990 when I met Michael. You can read my coming out story here.
During our first few years together we took a lot of Florida beach vacations. Sanibel, Ft Myers, Key West and Ft. Lauderdale were our favorites.
This little video is a way to celebrate our 36th anniversary. The music is All The Way (Remix), by My Robot Friend. -
Love Your Mother (Earth)
Posted at 2:17 pm
May 29thI spent some time just enjoying my garden. Looking at the leaves from underneath and floating lilies in my water bowl.
The music is Mama by Sam Garrett. 
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Poem
Posted at 6:48 pm
May 24th
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Not Quite Spring
Posted at 7:42 pm
Mar 12th
Some flowers that helped me through the winter months; hellebores, violas, rosemary, dusty miller and some kale. The little jam pot is Torquay pottery made from the red clay found along the Devon coast of England. There’s a lot to be sad about these days. This beautiful song by Moby, This Was Never Meant For Us is cathartic for me. -
First Flowers of 2026
Posted at 6:40 pm
Jan 27th
I love the colours of this little Czech creamer. I filled it with some hellebores and pansies from the garden. It made such a lovely arrangement that it was worthy of two video tributes. One a bit sad, with photos taken at night in the bedroom with the song “Ne Me Quitte Pas” by Nina Simone. The second more happy, photos taken in the sunny kitchen, with the song “Feuille d’Automne” by Indila.
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Overwintering Meditation
Posted at 12:15 am
Jan 7thSlightly obsessed with this song Beyond Ourselves, by Soul Traveller and Saint of Sin. It provides the perfect accompaniment to my Overwintering Meditation. -
A Winter’s Wish
Posted at 11:41 pm
Dec 10thA Winter’s Wish by Auni is such a lovely message for the season. Here’s hoping kindness wins in 2026.
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Maisie and Pip 