Looking back and looking forward. I could not stop thnking about this lion last night. We saw him inthe Serengeti in 2013. This wonderful photo taken by my husband. The following taken by me at the same time. Just to give a sense of perspective. And this year has been a good one for perspective. […]Read Post ›
Today is the winter solstice. Only 8 point something hours of sunlight – but actually that would be a lot more than on other days if we actually had some sunlight. Luckily I’m not a farmer and don’t have to work outside. The weather usually actually makes no difference to me whatsoever. Except rain. I […]Read Post ›
for AAK I love the labyrinths designed by Mark Wallinger on the Tube. There is one for every station and this one is from South Kensington, the centre of my universe for many years. Many people search them out specially; I am just happy to see them when I come across them. Very occasionally I […]Read Post ›
Why am I always caught on the hop with Christmas? Every year it comes as such a surprise. I’ve written a lot today, just not on this blog. Can’t do any more. I wish everybody I know and who reads me all the very, very best for Christmas and a much better new year for […]Read Post ›
When my children were little they used to fall over occasionally, the way toddlers do. Most mother cope, clean them up, stick a plaster on, kiss them better. Job done. Not this mother though. I m not bad at the kissing and comforting but can’t look to do the cleaning. All that blood and dirt. […]Read Post ›
I7th December 1980 (I think) When I was very small my godfather Reggie and his wife Jean used to take me to the pantomime at the London Palladium. When they realised I didn’t like it very much they began to take me to other shows, always Jean’s choice and always as near to the front […]Read Post ›
Little blue car 6 years ago I was working in a school on a Saturday – which reminds me – they never paid me for that day.- Ah well, never mind. My phone was lighting up and I noticed it, unusually for me, and answered it and somewhat regretted it, straightaway. It was my husband, […]Read Post ›
or every tooth has a filling! Sorry, couldn’t resist that little bit of nonsense. Today’s effort will be short and sweet. I have had toothache on and off for a few months now . Something needs to be done, and I should l not put off until tomorrow what I can do today. I know […]Read Post ›
A few years ago we went to Copenhagen for the Christmas markets, which were decidedly disappointing. I have written a little about the trip here https://wordpress.com/post/barbarakorzeniowska.com/302 But yesterday was Saint Lucy’s Day, and in Scandinavia it is a very special day. And so it was when we went. It happened to be a Sunday that […]Read Post ›
Martial law was imposed in Poland. A shock to the world. The above photo is taken from the exhibition which opened yesterday to commemorate the event I was going to go, but raging toothache stopped me from doing anything at all. Eventually in despair after seeing my own dentist who suggested I see someone else […]Read Post ›
Life Through Basia's Eyes 