.....what little thing can start the day well. In these rather difficult and sad times it is hard to avoid the latest news but often something quite small can banish gloomy thoughts and just start the day well.
I must admit my best start to the day is throwing open the back door taking a gulp of fresh air (or rain) and deciding how soon I can have a wander round the garden, seeing how many primroses and snowdrops are out and check out the bulbs popping through.
This morning, catching sight of a another orchid in full bloom in front of a backdrop of a picture that reminds me of Cornwall and a vintage tin advertising stand above which the coloured glass and bits and pieces were caught by the early morning sun made me smile.
To top it all our Strelitzia (Bird of Paradise) is out and this year reaching for the sky with an indoor climber scrambling up it.
Out in the garden I'm thrilled that a lovely double Helebore is blooming because with some trepidation I had moved it in the autumn and they hate being moved.
Of course a phone call from family or friend is a super start to any day - or a letter. We write and receive so few these days don't we? Maybe it's just that it's stopped raining......or someone brings you a cup of tea....or has baked you a cake (I love cake)?
Sadly, as we're mostly at home and not shopping, managing to get an online grocery delivery slot is a GREAT start to my day. Yes that is truly pathetic I know!
Reading your blogs would be a good start to the day, but I try to leave that till later, or the washing up and ironing would never get done. So Blogger friends - what are some of yours?
Thank you for looking - Happy New Year.
Robin x
