Rosehearty harbour, pretty with pink thrift growing in the foreground.
So, I’m out.
In the car.
Whizzing through the countryside.
Seeing things that are not my garden, not my house: ripening crops, winding roads, people, tractors, dogs…
I’ve moved on from the small blue ball I was before. In my excitement to be out, I overestimate the level of moving on that has occurred. Going into a shop turns out to be a mistake that leads to pain and shaking and a slow hobbling retreat.
But sitting by Rosehearty harbour, on a bench, in the sun, is perfect.
It’s progress, and it’s good.
Read more about the harbour at Rosehearty, one of the oldest seaports in Scotland, here.
My books:
Set in 1st century Scotland, SISTERS AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD includes the battle of Mons Graupius between the Romans and the Caledonian tribes. The book features a neurodivergent main character and some rather complicated romance!
“Ethereal and spellbinding….” Historical Novel Society
See the press release here
Read the article Roman Aberdeenshire features in author’s new book from Grampian Online.
Taking place mainly in a fictional castle, THE MERMAID AND THE BEAR blends an often overlooked period of history, the Scottish witchcraft accusations, in particular the 1597 Aberdeen witchcraft panic, with a love story.
See the press release here
From the Press and Journal: New book by Fraserburgh author highlights horrific extent of witch trials in Scotland
FIREFLIES AND CHOCOLATE was inspired by the kidnapped children and young people of Aberdeen. The story follows the adventures of Elizabeth Manteith from the castle and her determined efforts to get back home. There’s love. There’s derring-dos on the high seas… And there’s chocolate!
See the publisher’s Press Release here
“Filled with excitement and suspense…” Historical Novel Society
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Glad you’re able to get out and about a bit!
It’s a wee start 🙂
Take great care of yourself, my lovely.
Thank you Hemmie 🙂
We applaud any progress, however small or limited.
Yes, it all counts 🙂
Beautiful pictures. Nice that you could get out even if just for a bit.
It really was nice, thank you 🙂
What a nice name “Rosehearty”. Good for you that you could venture out a bit at least!
It was good 🙂
Happy that you are out again – thrift is one of my favourites.
Such a pretty flower.
Congrats on getting out AND recognizing, “oops…maybe a bit much, too soon….” Hoping you didn’t set yourself back overdoing to GET back home! and well – holding in my heart that this is a ‘small trip’ that exercised some recovery parts, but doesn’t bust ya back to ‘starting over’ on the ‘getting better’ front! <3
Oh, yea…um.. P.S. The pictures are lovely! Sorry, I got all caught up in the ‘okay – well – good for you – but don’t set yourself back! Ease….back…into it! Take care of you!’ shows of support – – sigh – – no one should let me post comments wthout moderating them first – — 😀
Your comments are great, no worries. Happily I didn’t experience any set backs, healing continues 🙂
Beautiful pictures. This reminds me of the small fishing village of Kilmore Quay in Ireland. It is 3 kilometers away from were my family lives.
Sounds lovely.