Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes

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Bonsai Sunday…

Apr 26, 2026

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Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes

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For several weeks now, I have not been able to galvanise myself to do anything much. For some reason, my enthusiasm and also my duty of care has been missing. My brain has been trying to opt out of any enthusiasm for anything, and I have hated every minute. This has been a strange state…
Swan Song: Why I thought I wrote it…

Apr 14, 2026

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Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes

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Swan Song: Why I thought I wrote it… I heard this title somewhere, a long time ago, and it stuck in my mind. I was thinking it would be a good title for the new outing of my Detective David Snow. So I went ahead and started the outline for Swan Song. I even made…
The Magical Hedge…

Mar 12, 2026

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Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes

in #Colours, #Fiction, #journal, #Magic, #trees, #writing, beautiful things, blogging, gardening, inspiration, photography, sharing interests, Writing

Ever since I noticed the forsythia peeping through the green privet section of our hedge the other day, I have been having lots of looks through my office window, just to see the rapidly growing clusters of yellow flowers. This hedge, 30 feet long and usually the bane of my life when it needs trimming,…
A Sunday Smile…

Feb 15, 2026

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Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes

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There are bright blue skies and sunshine today, a pleasant surprise after so many grey and miserable days.#I slipped on my flip flops and ventured outside, hoping for some signs of Spring. There were no buds on the bonsai, and everywhere I looked, there were dark, bare, empty branches. No other welcome signs of Spring.…
A Little Joy…

Feb 7, 2026

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Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes

in #Magic, #trees, beautiful things, blogging, fun and games, inspiration, photography, sharing interests

I needed some light relief this morning, so what could be better than a happy, joyous moment from last Summer? Two adventurous magpies, playing among my bonsai… I hope they come back this year! Love Jaye 💖💖
Silent Sunday…

Feb 1, 2026

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Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes

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Winter is very much holding sway down here in Petersfield. I keep looking out of my window, but there are no signs of growth out there yet. My bonsai trees look cold and damp, sitting in their pots like silent sentinels. Are they awake in there, waiting for Nature’s nod to get going? This is…
Time Heals all Wounds…

Jan 3, 2026

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Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes

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Back in the saddle, and a very Happy New Year, everyone! There once was a majestic bonsai tree, regal and noble, the best in my bonsai collection. Then something happened to me, and I could no longer take care of any of them. Members of my family took turns watering, with me watching helplessly from…
The End of the Road…

Nov 15, 2025

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Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes

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Yesterday morning was one of the worst mornings I have had since this miserable situation began in March of this year. I awoke with tears in my eyes, tears I could not stop for almost an hour. There was no particular reason; I wasn’t thinking or feeling anything particular. My brain doesn’t switch on until…
Monday Thoughts…

Oct 13, 2025

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Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes

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I was looking for an image to start my week… Something awe inspiring, or maybe one to kick start some enthusiasm? I have to admit that I didn’t start the day well. The thought of another day, struggling to come up with new ideas that work was not the best way to start. Bad enough…
Macro Monday… #autumnleaves

Oct 6, 2025

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Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes

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The beginning of a new week, and the arrival of Autumn. The signs are everywhere I look, so time to get around to some of those jobs that shouldn’t wait until the Spring… Time to make sure my bonsai are comfortable and ready for their winter sleep. They are not shedding leaves yet, so I…