Once upon a time, this was red
Posted on June 7, 2023
This well weathered wooden door is to be found at the back of the charity shop where Madame volunteers. To judge from the framework, it was once a bright red, rather than a dusky pink.

Dessicated Leaf
Posted on June 2, 2023
At this time of year, everything is in full bloom and, although it has been quite dry, I was surprised to see this dessicated leaf lying on my driveway earlier this week.

Return of the orange poppies
Posted on May 31, 2023
They’re back. Not so many as yet this year, but still providing a vibrant splash of colour.

Mounting the steps
Posted on May 19, 2023
This set of five stone steps is a feature of my son’s house and that’s one of his mini Schnausers about to climb them.

Stretching Away….
Posted on May 12, 2023
Although the local sheep market is a relatively small affair, it’s still possible to get a perspective of the sheep pens disappearing into the distance.

Imperial Purple
Posted on May 11, 2023
The topic for Cee’s Midweek Challenge this week is ‘Imperial Purple’. I really don’t suit a toga so I thought this could prove to be something of a problem.
However, I remembered that at the Fête des Fleurs In Magnac-Laval last month I had seen this rather striking purple flower.

Underneath The Ivy
Posted on May 9, 2023
When I ripped off the ivy that was clinging to one of our wooden fences, not only did it leave behind the scars from the clinging menace, but it also revealed a hidden snail, which was probably only looking for a quiet life.

The Sheep Market
Posted on May 1, 2023
Boulangerie – Terminé
Posted on April 28, 2023
This – really very good – boulangerie in the village has just closed down without notice and no indication of why. At least we still have the local superette (which used to be based in these premises – hence the ‘Viveco’ sign), where the bread was better anyway, although not quite a match when it came to patisserie.
