I’m running along the woodland paths these days. Literally. I did so yesterday to avoid a noisy four-wheel bike. The low spring sun creates stripy shadows which flicker light and dark over your face as you run. Or walk. Or dance. Yes. I have been.
It’s better than swoon, which is what I was doing among the flowers last year. So far, so good this year. So far, no swooning.
And there are flowers, so many lovely flowers. I could almost swoon at their beauty. But I won’t 🙂
A Playlist for Ariel
The Wee Writing Lassie has made a playlist for Ariel: Dancing on TV. I am most intrigued by this and will have to have a listen!
See the playlist here on Spotify
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- THE MERMAID AND THE BEAR: witchcraft, a stone circle, a castle and a love story.
- FIREFLIES AND CHOCOLATE: seafaring adventure, friendship and chocolate!
- SISTERS AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD: ancient battle, neurodiversity and forbidden romance.
“Filled with excitement and suspense…” Historical Novel Society Editor’s Pick (Fireflies)
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The Performance: sometimes going home for Christmas is just one huge performance…
When Ariel returns home from dance college, her mother expects her to perform the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy in a pink, sequined tutu in front of many, many party guests. Ariel adjusts the costume and choreography to expose dark truths about her life, but, as it turns out, this is not the biggest performance of the night…
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Delighted to hear you’re running and dancing again! Keep that swooning at bay!
Thank you; I will try 🙂
Beautiful pictures! I envy your green grass and crocuses. We are still covered in snow.
I hope it warms up for you soon!
Me too! Thanks 🙂
Beautiful pictures, Ailish. It’s wonderful that you’re out running through those shadow stripes and observing the beauty of nature.
I do love this season with nature coming to life as it does.
Love your photos. It’s a little early here for crocus yet, but they should be out in a week or two. Glad you are feeling well enough to run and dance.
Thank you. Enjoy your crocus!
We have crocuses coming up in my yard, too. They are always the first.
Are those bird nests in the trees, or is it mistletoe?
Those are what is called witches’ brooms up here. They’re deformities caused by a fungus. I wrote a wee post on them here: https://ailishsinclair.com/2025/03/witches-brooms-in-the-trees/