Though January 1 marks the start of our calendar year, spring feels like the time when things really get going, as forests awaken, flowers bloom, migrating birds (swallows, swifts, warblers…) return f

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Plan a meet-up with friends to kick off the season with good company, chatter and laughter – and lots of lovely cake! Sharing time and conversation with close friends is one of the easiest ways to ste

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I LIFT my head to the weak sun and give thanks for having survived another winter. It’s good to see the lane is passable, even if there are ruts and puddles. However, I can still see the bones of icy,

Benedict Brain searches his archives for the inspiration to escape winter’s creative doldrum