Bluebells are peaking and peeking out of the woods everywhere at the moment. I went for a sunny walk in Styal Woods yesterday and was overwhelmed by the brightness of carpets of bluebells and the aroma of wild garlic, The garlic looked good too, with lush green leaves and white flowers. Even the bluebells emitted their own sweet smell as the cold sunlight woke them up.
It's the simple and natural things in life like this that get me out of bed in the morning. Since reducing my working hours from 5 to 4 days a week in January I have had more time to enjoy country walks, socialising and other commitments, such as writing my two columns a month for Radio User magazine, and co-editing the BDXC monthly journal Communication. Creating a 20% wage cut for myself by choosing to work one day less a week wasn't easy financially but it has vastly improved my quality of life...
They're quite lovely!
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