I’ve had a thing about war since I was a kid and have vivid memories of a hot Summer night in the early 1960s when I was feverish with chickenpox thinking that there were armoured tanks invading the small town in Co. Monaghan where we were living then.
When the Troubles broke out in Northern Ireland in the late 1960s , we were living just 3 miles from the Border and it was downright scary. For some reason, I seemed to believe that if we could somehow get to the Isle of Man we’d be okay. I think that it was probably because the Isle of Man had the name of having no violence. (Years later, I was fortunate enough to visit it and found it to be a delightful place where peace did reign.)
The rumblings of the last few days about World strife and nuclear attacks have stoked those smouldering embers and today I craved the comfort of nature.
Here’s where those cravings brought me:





Nature at its best. thanks for sharing Jo 🙂
No worries. Jo/Joe is a name I love.
Mother Nature is so precious, isn’t she?
Sorry Jean, slip of the fingers about your name.
We all need some peace and serenity in our lives now..The nature pictures show us the way…
I’m glad they have helped in some small way, Joni.
Happy Easter to you. xx
You need to go to the IoM when the TT is on 🙂
Trust you to say that! Would you supply ear muffs or whatever they’re called?
Happy Easter
It. Is so scary. I keep hoping he’ll get arrested or impeached or anything before he starts a war. I think he thinks the things he’s toying with are his Legos or something. There are protests here ever weekend for at least the next 3.
I’m so glad you found some peace. We can only hope, and trust that what needs to happen will. Thanks for sharing your beautiful places. Big hugs.
Hugs to you too and let us hope together!
Glorious photos Jean your dad would be so proud of you !! ❤
Ah that’s a lovely thing to say, Willow. They are all of places he loved every bit as much as I do.
I couldn’t comment last night when I wanted to. I was luxuriating in the photos. Poor Nature, though, so at our mercy.
Thanks for taking the time to write today, Luanne.
Yes, poor Nature, she tries so hard. xx
There is a simplicity and solace in nature. Wars have come and gone yet the world keeps turning and nature keeps smiling. Lovely photos.
Thanks Tric and Happy Eastering to you and the gang.
I love where your cravings brought you…
Thanks Dale. xx