It's the Season

when we're supposed to be cheery, right? The trouble is this year has not been one of our best. Apart from the arrival of another little grandchild there's been little to want to remember. Pisces and I have both been plagued with health issues that have taken their toll in many ways. At times just getting through each day has been a challenge.

I've just been writing the Christmas newsletter we send out to family and friends every year and frankly it makes pretty depressing reading. Given that - and since I could also do with some cheering up - here are some pretties from my garden.

I don't pretend to be a great photographer but this sampling of spring flowers gives me joy. I hope it does the same for you.