Archive - LifeThymes on Substack

Dreaming Midsummer and a Tricycle Named Beatrice

Northern Hemisphere Midsummer; longest day and shortest night.

Jun 23 •

Sophie Norris-Wagstaff

The tale of Betty and Ginger – an update

Spring-cleaning in the chicken run

Jun 13 •

Sophie Norris-Wagstaff

Hunger-eyed above the rough.

One from the archives with a dose of nostalgia

Jun 9 •

Sophie Norris-Wagstaff

Summer of Distraction

House sparrows, Chelsea Flower Show, and May madness

Jun 7 •

Sophie Norris-Wagstaff

May 2025

Gabbling about Tits

How a small bird nesting in my garden, helps reassure eco-anxiety.

May 19 •

Sophie Norris-Wagstaff

Victory Rations Project - 3 years on

Lessons learnt from living like its 1942 - VE Day reflections

May 17 •

Sophie Norris-Wagstaff

April 2025

The therapy of your thirties

I no longer care what other people think, I'm just getting on with my silly, messy glimmering life.

Apr 27 •

Sophie Norris-Wagstaff

A Garden Spring

Forget-me-nots and summer's calling

Apr 27 •

Sophie Norris-Wagstaff

March 2025

February 2025

Finding joy on the winter beach

Feb 26 •

Sophie Norris-Wagstaff

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