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Posted on March 4, 2023March 4, 2023 by Staircase 9 17

“How lovely yellow is”

Yellow is good for you

Hello,   It’s been quite the winter here, what with a blizzard, an arctic blast, and this week, an ice storm – and endless days of grey in between. Then, suddenly, there is an occasional glimmer, or even an hour or two, of sunlight. As it turns from pale to golden, it is wonderfully uplifting:…

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Posted on March 22, 2019March 20, 2019 by Staircase 9 17

“Daffodils come before the swallow dares, and take the winds of March with beauty”

Today's Friday Food for Thought is taken from The Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616).  

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Posted on May 4, 2018June 16, 2018 by Staircase 9 17

A postcard from Florence

Car on road among trees in Italy

Dear Sam,   Ciao from Florence! We're here for a few days to explore and enjoy some sunshine, good food and gelato.  I'll take your advice and avoid plastic by choosing a cornet in place of a tub! When I go on holiday, I like to take a book that suits the destination, so before we…

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Posted on March 20, 2017October 7, 2020 by Staircase 9 17

Spread a little happiness…

Dear Sam, Well done to J and his schoolmates for raising so much during the Souper Bowl  - what a fantastic idea. I certainly think there’s potential for a similar event during the Six Nations next year  – Six Donations perhaps? Did you know that today is International Day of Happiness as well as the first…

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