A Few Thoughts and Reflections at the end of 2024








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January - remembering Dorothy at her memorial at Ayle Cottage on our wedding anniversary


 


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January - New Year's Day Lunch at The Riding with Margie and Peter.





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February 18: Margie at Flemming Court, two days before she died.




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March: Rear Garden @ The Riding, unpacking statues.




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March: Nearly unpacked in the guest bedroom.




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March: - Ayle Cottage before major work starts on Barn and main building.




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July: Ayle Cottage during major update.




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June: Ayle Cottage with Mini JCB in lounge ready to excavate the floor.




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June - Ayle Cottage, Barn end wall removed ready for rebuild with windows.




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Summer Walks: Sunderland Museum, Winter Gardens & Mowbray Park.




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Summer Walks: St Mary's Island to Tynemouth




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Summer Walks: South Hylton, along River Wear, over Penshaw Monument to 
Herrington Country Park (and back).




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Summer Walks: Lake District-Borrowdale with Eric & Catherine.









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Autumn: Tyne & Bridges (not my photo), 
but it completes the year and it does look like this!







PREVIOUS YEARS:



  • 2023 Reflections - A few photos to remember the year - 
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THREE FAVOURITE BOOKS OF 2024:
    


  • KOKORO: Japanese Wisdom for a Life Well Lived by Beth Kempton - 
    A thoughtful and inspiring pilgrimage to sacred and religious places in Japan during a period of bereavement. 

    


  • MIND SKY: Zen Teachings on Living and Dying by Jakusho Kwong - 
    An elegant and simple journey of Soto Zen teaching through talks by a Dharma heir of Shunryu Suzuki Roshi. 

    


  • ULTRA-PROCESSED PEOPLE: Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn't Food...and Why Can't We Stop by Chris van Tulleken - 
    Compelling and thought provoking study of modern addictive Ultra Processed Food.  
    No wonder I have been attracted to natural, simple wholefoods for most of my adult life!   

    





    



    




    

    
	   

    
May the long-time Sun
    Shine upon you,
    All love surround you
    And the pure light
     Within you
    Guide your way on.
    


    


    



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