Apparently here in the UK we are technically getting the very tail end of the eclipse. A partial solar eclipse begins 5 minutes before sunset. I doubt I will see, or notice anything where I live. But still that’s really interesting.

www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/s…

A large pond surrounded by trees. Streaky clouds above. A Canada goose in the foreground.

A few moments chilling by the pond after a quick morning walk to clear the cobwebs 📷

I’m pleased to get a Bluesky reply show up in my Micro.blog replies. Next time I’ll have to test actually replying via Micro.blog.

A brown crochet bunny

I just made this in crochet class. It’s a bunny. But I think it looks more like a koala. 📷🧶

Ecto 1 Ghostbusters car outside a cinema in Stockport

Ecto 1 📷

Pencil sketch of a heron

Pencil on paper.

Feels good to be sketching again. This heron is from my photo of about a week ago. 🎨

Evening birdsong by the pond

Sunrise over a watery landscape. Pond in the foreground with bulrushes and trees in the mid ground. The sun sits low in the blue sky with streaky clouds. Photo is underexposed.

“It’s just the sun rising. Ooh-wee-ooo-weee” 🎵

Currently watching this beautiful sunrise by the pond. Feeling very grateful to be here today 📷

Drawing of a tree with sunset behind

Feels good to be drawing again. Made with fountain pen and biros. 🎨 #Art

A wet, green, muddy meadow with crocuses beginning to bloom. A path and trees in the background.

Crocuses are coming out. 📷

I just did some Qi Gong for the first time in months. It felt amazing! I feel amazing 🧘‍♀️

Thanks to @jtr for the recommend .. 🎵

This is epic! Postman Pat Theme (Metal Version) by Leo: music.apple.com/gb/album/…

Still pondering how exactly to use my additional Micro Blogs. Whether to have completely separated blogs, or have some overlap, in terms of whether some posts are duplicated or not. And how all this would work with newsletters, and cross-posting to Bluesky. And whether to create an extra account for posting to the feed. Hmmmmmmm..

Self portrait of me with a sunny face and trees and blue sky behind. I’m shading my eyes from the sun with my hand.

It’s a beautiful morning! Spring is here.. #Selfie 📷

Good Mooorning

She was calling for her breakfast. The farmer arrived with it moments later.

I’m looking forward to ordering a new iPad soon. My 2022 iPad is almost unusable to create on because I ordered the 64GB base model to save money.

A grey heron on a muddy path in a field with orange grasses behind lit by the setting sun

Grey Heron. He came and landed right next to where I’m sitting. We’ve been watching each other for 10 minutes. I think he wants me to leave. 📷

I finally closed my Tumblr account. My last post was June 2023 telling people I was deleting. It was a great platform for me. I made some IRL friends and found community. For a time. Everyone drifted away. So did I. I don’t like leaving things open and it feels good to draw a line under it at last.

A lot happened today. Big things. Simple things that feel significant. Life is crazy. Challenging. And beautiful. And full of miracles. Today will be one of those days I understand better in hindsight. It’s gonna take a while to process.

Tonight I found the Feeds feature in Bluesky. I have removed the default ones, and added a couple that work better for me. Now it feels quiet and chill, less of a clamour of stuff I’d rather not see. Suddenly it’s +1 on the wholesome scale.

I’ve been taking my time to decide how to implement an additional blog(s) on my Micro.blog account. I used to be the kind of person that would be all in and create too many things that overwhelm me. These days I’m learning to hang back and see what feels best, creatively.

It’s day 3 of repairs and checks being done in my flat by my landlord. I’m pleased because I got a brand new shower unit out of it. I have one more visitor coming. I’m totally exhausted having workmen in my home all day. I need my home back. So I can look after myself properly. I’m a sensitive soul.