Market research. Image: Su Leslie, 2018
One of the things I enjoy about the Changing Seasons project is how it encourages me to reflect (usually at length) on the month that has gone. Sometimes, there seems to be a theme, or some sort of unifying imagery to the time-period. Other times, it’s just a bunch of random days.
March seems very much the latter.
My garden continues to be a source of great pleasure, not to mention edible treats. Colder temperatures and increased rainfall have not only helped the plants to thrive, but provided some nice photographic moments.
Rosemary flowers. Image: Su Leslie, 2018
Unseasonal blossom on the plum tree. Image; Su Leslie, 2018
Ripening tomatoes. Image: Su Leslie, 2018
Mushrooms in the lawn. Image: Su Leslie, 2018
Mushrooms in the lawn. Image: Su Leslie, 2018
Otherwise, life has been lived off-camera. The Big T’s birthday occasioned some nice meals out and trip to the theatre (1984 — highly recommended).
The boy-child started university and has risen to the challenge of study, work and some personal dramas.
And despite my love of our garden, the Big T and I recognise that it really is time for us to move on. Our house is too big and we no longer have any practical or emotional ties to this area.
We have begun interviewing real estate agents and looking at properties to buy. A trip to Whangarei Heads last weekend allowed us to largely cross one potential “new home” area off the list — despite finding a very cool piece of cliff-top for sale.
Taiharuru, Whangarei Heads. Image: Su Leslie, 2018
Taiharuru, Whangarei Heads. Image: Su Leslie, 2018
Taiharuru, Whangarei Heads. Image: Su Leslie, 2018
We’ve talked about moving often over the years, and usually found reasons to stay put so neither of us is exactly holding our breath this time.
But who knows.
About The Changing Seasons
The Changing Seasons is a monthly challenge, originally hosted by Max at Cardinal Guzman. I’ve taken over hosting duties this year, and if you would like to join in, here are the guidelines:
The Changing Seasons Version One (photographic):
- Each month, post 5-20 photos in a gallery that you feel represent your month
- Don’t use photos from your archive. Only new shots.
- Tag your posts with #MonthlyPhotoChallenge and #TheChangingSeasons so that others can find them
The Changing Seasons Version Two (you choose the format):
- Each month, post a photo, recipe, painting, drawing, video, whatever that you feel says something about your month
- Don’t use archive stuff. Only new material!
- Tag your posts with #MonthlyPhotoChallenge and #TheChangingSeasons so others can find them.
If you do a ping-back to this post, I can update it with links to all of yours.
UPDATES
Here are other bloggers’ Changing Seasons’ posts for March. Please visit and enjoy the month though their eyes. I’ll keep updating this as I see them:
Max at Cardinal Guzman
Marilyn at Serendipity
Joanne at My Life Lived Full.
Joanne also has a second blog called Following a Bold Plan, in which she’s sharing her adventures with her friend Helen as they hike the Trans Canada Trail. Please pop over for a visit.
Tish at Writer on the Edge
Pauline at Living in Paradise
Sarah at Art Expedition
Yvette at Priorhouse Blog
Mick at Mick’s Cogs
Ladyleemanila
Deb at The Widow Badass Blog
Ju-Lyn at Sunrise, Sunset
Ruth at Ruth’s Arc
Colline at Colline’s Blog
Jude at Under a Cornish Sky
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