Tag Archives: Crochet

It’s been a while….

Posted on December 29, 2021 by deborah @ the magic jug

But I’m back now. The space between Christmas and New Year always feels like the right time to reflect on what’s gone before, and think about what might come next. What’s gone before has for every one of us been … Continue reading →

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Different weeks

Posted on March 25, 2021 by deborah @ the magic jug

I decided this month was going to be a month of catch-ups. With the end of lockdown approaching (we hope…) my time is going to be more in demand and there will be less unallocated time to play with. Back … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: day 81

Posted on June 12, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

A good day. I like to make my  almost daily walk purposeful if it’s just a local one, and today was no exception.  To start off with I took myself off to our local shopping street where we are fortunate … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: day 80

Posted on June 11, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

Rain!! Real, wet rain.  At long long last.  I think this is the first proper rain we’ve had since March, and it’s so badly needed. After a reasonably energetic morning (a few jobs jobbed; a nice walk to the river … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: day 36

Posted on April 27, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

I can hardly believe what I just typed there: day 36!  Over a month, and no end in view.  The way we get through it is one day at a time.  Look ahead no more than a week.  Just as … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: day 31

Posted on April 22, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

Another mostly good day – I’ve enjoyed making things and working on the allotment and garden, and it feels good to have something to show at the end of it.  Also we had several bits of better news about people … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: day 30

Posted on April 21, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

Garden/allotment – what a good day this has been.  The rain made a wonderful difference and I was able to work on ground that was previously baked solid.  My bean and pea bed is now prepared and the supports are … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: day 29

Posted on April 20, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

Another Monday – the 5th in this strangest of strange times.  During these past four weeks I seem to have settled into a comfortable and productive routine.  I have managed to keep the weekends different, which has always felt important … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: day 28

Posted on April 19, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

It’s Sunday, which these days can only mean one thing: a [virtual] trip ‘out’ for coffee and a treat. Today’s event was a visit to Denmark – so many very happy memories relived, so many beautiful places visited.  Most alongside … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: day 27

Posted on April 18, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

Saturday’s come around again, and time to play (no jobs to do, want to keep the weekends different). Starting with a family zoom call.  We’ve had and heard of such good experiences with this. A friend told of us his … Continue reading →

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