The Darling Blog Of May

  • Darling Day 23. Sweet Dreams

    Early morning is the time for darling dreams, wouldn’t you agree? When the sun creeps into the day… But the only ones who know it’s there are the flowers. And the soul-destroying roosters. (Uhem. I mean, the darling roosters. Of… Continue reading

  • Darling Day 22. The Garden

    Once upon a time, there was a garden. And this garden— Well. It was the most magnificent garden in all the land. Because, in this most darling of places, every day was a new season… And every day was more… Continue reading

  • Darling Day 21. The Rose Coloured Glasses

    Give me a rose to colour your glasses with. Not just any rose. A pink one. Painted with the darling of the happiest day. Doesn’t a pink world feel lovely? So rosy and sweet and soft. Like a kiss upon… Continue reading

  • Darling Day 20. Moon River: Behind the Scenes

    Yesterday, I was a little bit naughty. I had a blog post to write—and a darling one, at that. But. Instead of sitting at the computer, crafting a darling world of words, I leaned over the piano and melted into… Continue reading

  • Darling Day 19. Moon River

      Moon River, wider than a mile, I’m crossing you in style some day. Old dream maker, you heart breaker, Wherever you’re going, I’m going your way.   Two drifters, off to see the world. There’s such a lot of… Continue reading

  • Darling Day 18: The River

      She sits upon the river bank, Picks daisies one by one, She peers into the dawning day, Sighs ‘welcome’ to the sun.   The windy reeds sway in the morn, Sweet blackbirds hop and play, A simple hour of… Continue reading

  • Darling Day 17. Kill Your Darlings

    It’s a phrase that makes my arm hairs stand up every time I say it, every time I think it. Kill your Darlings. Who would do such a thing? Who would even think up such a horrid plan? Well…writers, that’s… Continue reading

  • Darling Day 16. Quote of the Darling Day

    ‘I call everyone darling because I can’t remember their names.’ Zsa Zsa Gabor           Continue reading

  • Darling Day 15. The Truth About Lady and The Tramp

    I can’t believe it’s taken so long for the penny to drop. Jim Dear and Darling, from Lady and the Tramp, they are not as they seem. For my whole childhood—and in fact, right up until a few weeks ago… Continue reading

  • Darling Day 14. Where Did All The Darling Go?

    Darling day 14. A day to sit in front of the computer and stare. And stare. And stare some more and wonder: is this where it all comes crashing down? Is this the day the tank that once was full… Continue reading