Solstice leftovers in the form of beloved toys belonging to grandchildren, in this case my youngest granddaughter.
The little door kept little ones safe from the chaos of an untidy barn filled with tools and things!It’s always sad when visitors go home!However, Patsy and I enjoy our time together simply walking in the woodland around the cottage. There is a different kind of light now illuminating the trees as we come to the other side of solstice. In many ways there is a feel of approaching Lughnasadh.The lower woodland where the bog used to be! I have planted many Irish oak trees in this area and they all seem to love it!As I planted young oak saplings, I clear and cut back hard the Dogwood!
You never quite know what you do in life that leaves a seed behind that grows into an oak tree. When the oak is felled the whole forest echoes with it fall, but a hundred acorns are sown in silence by an unnoticed breeze. Today’s mighty oak is just yesterday’s nut, that held its ground.
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Hello Colette, I wish you and Patsy a very happy Summer Solstice , love your video’s, they give me a calming and peaceful feeling, blessings to you and your lovely Patsy!
You have become such an inspiration to me. I’m blessed to own 34 acres of farmland in Pennsylvania, USA and I am now “rewilding” large portions of land that has been overworked and degraded by industrial farming practices.
You are a bright light in dark times. Thank you Deirdre
I have loved your writing and photos for some time, Colette. Thank you!
I too am transforming 3 acres into goddess permaculture in Wisconsin USA called Bridget Center! I will be traveling to Ireland this month and hope to visit you and Jack and interview you if you are willing and able, in a few weeks. I will contact you as I arrive in Ireland. Thank you kindly!
Peggy
(My friends call me “Flo”)
♥️
The warmth of our loved one’s spirits comfort us for eternity. Joy lingers long after the visits. Blessed peace but never loneliness.
Blessings to you and Patsy. I am grateful for you sharing your little oasis with all of us.
Morning Colette
Iv been away from the Internet for a few months. Iv been busy with my own projects but it was lovely to get an email this morning and a reminder that I must put some time by to catch up with uou YouTube.
Your photos are as uplifting as always. Love to you both
Love your beautiful photos and words, there is some sense of the gaiety of children that is left as well as the loneliness of humanity… and your poetry of the oak is wonderful …Thank you so much dear Colette. Blessings to you and Patsy x
What a beautiful collection of pictures. I’m sure I feel your family in them. Love.
Ok now can we all give thanks for this great woman who shares her life with us ❤️ You have almost 3.2 million visitors here. 🎂 We all love coming here. Thank you 🪻🌸🌻🪻
Your photos provide a feeling of peace and beauty. Seeing Patsy cozy and resting on the bed and then looking over at my dog, Alfie, resting on his bed gives me such a feeling of calmness. There is no need to rush anywhere today. Blessings to you and Patsy.
Exactly. When asked if she missed the visiting grandchildren when they left my Mother said, “Well….. yes, but it’s a glad lonesome.” I think that pretty much sums up the atmosphere after visitors, it’s good to get back into a normal, everyday rhythm after their departure.
Hello Colette, I wish you and Patsy a very happy Summer Solstice , love your video’s, they give me a calming and peaceful feeling, blessings to you and your lovely Patsy!
that garden area is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! I would love to just sit there for a while.
You have become such an inspiration to me. I’m blessed to own 34 acres of farmland in Pennsylvania, USA and I am now “rewilding” large portions of land that has been overworked and degraded by industrial farming practices.
You are a bright light in dark times. Thank you Deirdre
I have loved your writing and photos for some time, Colette. Thank you!
I too am transforming 3 acres into goddess permaculture in Wisconsin USA called Bridget Center! I will be traveling to Ireland this month and hope to visit you and Jack and interview you if you are willing and able, in a few weeks. I will contact you as I arrive in Ireland. Thank you kindly!
Peggy
(My friends call me “Flo”)
♥️
I am sorry to have to tell you Peggy, that Jack died almost three years ago.
Sadly I am not available for interview.
Blessings
Colette
Colette your beautiful words and thoughts are better than a warm blanket on a cold day. Thank you!
The warmth of our loved one’s spirits comfort us for eternity. Joy lingers long after the visits. Blessed peace but never loneliness.
Blessings to you and Patsy. I am grateful for you sharing your little oasis with all of us.
Morning Colette
Iv been away from the Internet for a few months. Iv been busy with my own projects but it was lovely to get an email this morning and a reminder that I must put some time by to catch up with uou YouTube.
Your photos are as uplifting as always. Love to you both
Dear Colette, leaving something behind is supposed to mean that you want to come back…so that’s a good sign 😉 wish you both a very peaceful day
Love your beautiful photos and words, there is some sense of the gaiety of children that is left as well as the loneliness of humanity… and your poetry of the oak is wonderful …Thank you so much dear Colette. Blessings to you and Patsy x
I love what you have done with the place,wonderful and i love your little companion 🐾🌺🐶💥💖
“Yesterday’s nut that held its ground” . . . I LOVE that! 💕
Dear Colette,
Happy Summer Solstice! Your blue door definitely has a “Secret Garden” vibe to it.
This time of abundance, gratitude and celebration binds our hearts to each other. Blessings Abound
💫Held its ground indeed!!!! ❤️ Colette ~ Thank you for being here and sharing. 🙏 Warm blessings to you and Patsy!!
What a beautiful collection of pictures. I’m sure I feel your family in them. Love.
Ok now can we all give thanks for this great woman who shares her life with us ❤️ You have almost 3.2 million visitors here. 🎂 We all love coming here. Thank you 🪻🌸🌻🪻
Very nice. You are an artist with your words and photos!
Dear Colette:
Your photos provide a feeling of peace and beauty. Seeing Patsy cozy and resting on the bed and then looking over at my dog, Alfie, resting on his bed gives me such a feeling of calmness. There is no need to rush anywhere today. Blessings to you and Patsy.
So wonderful to have company, especially Grandchildren! SO happy when they come and
very peaceful when they go!
Exactly. When asked if she missed the visiting grandchildren when they left my Mother said, “Well….. yes, but it’s a glad lonesome.” I think that pretty much sums up the atmosphere after visitors, it’s good to get back into a normal, everyday rhythm after their departure.
Dear Colette….I Wish you a Happy Summer solstice…… Blessings and greetings from Daggy Kiel Germany ☘️☘️☘️