Carry Forth Tradition

A story unfolds by becky

My endeavours, which could be about anything!
Usually, it entails something happening outside, me working in the garden, food, my artwork, or the latest thing I'm making or trying out.
Or I could simply be sharing about my life…

Knitting to Brighten Others' Days!

Knitting to Brighten Others' Days!

…I like to knit because my grandma showed me how to knit. I showed my daughter how to crochet and knit….

arts and craftsBecky JamesMarch 30, 2024crochet, knitting, traditional crafts, sister, mother, AuntieJoanComment

Strong Foundations

Strong Foundations

I’d like to note that these lads work really, really hard, in all weather, come rain or shine, with great determination and with pride in their work. They go above and beyond to…

a story unfoldsBecky JamesFebruary 27, 2024groundwork, building, workComment

September the 29th

September the 29th

Both these Saints are associated with Divine protection, honour and courage and, of course, the elimination of evil forces, which is why they resonate with me.

contemplationBecky JamesSeptember 29, 2023Becky James, Falun Dafa, Falun Gong, evil, St Michael, St GeorgeComment

Some lovely stories for children

Some lovely stories for children

Some really great stories for children

a story unfoldsBecky JamesFebruary 11, 2023children's stories, kids, children, stories, ganjing worldComment

Outdoor pursuits, sky running, climbing instructor and author - John Proctor.

Outdoor pursuits, sky running, climbing instructor and author - John Proctor.

Becky interviews her childhood friend John Proctor. They talk about his endeavours in the hills and mountains, the experiences it brings with it and how he believes learning skills to tackle these extreme environments are applicable to life in general.

the great outdoorsBecky JamesJanuary 6, 2023John Proctor, climbing, mountain climbing, childhood friends, sky running, Big Friend AcademyComment

Becky visits Brad's allotment - Part 2 - Maintenance and Butternut Squash

Becky visits Brad's allotment - Part 2 - Maintenance and Butternut Squash

In Part 2, Brad talks about allotment maintenance and butternut squash.

Becky JamesSeptember 24, 2022brad, allotment, allotment maintenance, butternut squash, grow your own, gardening, growing foodComment

Becky visits Brad’s allotment - Part 1 - Carrots and Corn

Becky visits Brad’s allotment - Part 1 - Carrots and Corn

I visited my friend, Brad’s allotment to learn more about growing food…

Becky JamesSeptember 17, 2022allotment, becky, carrots, corn, growing foodComment

Kimono care - Part 2

Kimono care - Part 2

In Part 2, Yukari opens out part of Becky’s kimono to look at the beautiful silk print.

arts and craftsBecky JamesSeptember 9, 2022kimono, becky, yukari, care, silk, japan, kyoto, kimono style, traditional clothes, sleevesComment

Dividing Alpine strawberries

Dividing Alpine strawberries

Becky demonstrates how to divide an Alpine strawberry to go into her new strawberry pot…

Becky JamesSeptember 9, 2022plants, flowers, gardening, plant care, perennials, carryforthtradition, tradition, alpine strawberries, dividing plants, transplanting plants, strawberries, strawberry pot, garden fleece, teracottaComment

Kimono care - Part 1

Kimono care - Part 1

Yukari and Becky look at an old Kimono Becky brought back from Japan…

arts and craftsBecky JamesAugust 27, 2022kimono, becky, yukari, care, silk, japan, kyoto, kimono style, traditional clothes, sleevesComment

Becky cuts back some Iris at 'That Plant Place'

Becky cuts back some Iris at 'That Plant Place'

Cutting back Iris after flowering demonstration by Becky

a story unfoldsBecky JamesJuly 29, 2022iris, plant care, plant nursery, gardening, beckyComment

A Magical Arrangement!

A Magical Arrangement!

Here's a magical story, of a wonderful surprise arrangement, I believe with a little help from above…

that plant placeBecky JamesJuly 9, 2022that plant place, plants, dean, nursery, perennials, poly tunnel Comments

The mystery crocheter

The mystery crocheter

I’m not sure when it began, but as you you can see, these beautiful photos of post boxes with crocheted tops on them, appeared in Filey.

Becky JamesMarch 18, 2022Comment

Chinese Pentatonic Bliss

Chinese Pentatonic Bliss

Here is a recording of me playing my harp in the ‘Chinese key’. It was so blissful.

a story unfoldsBecky JamesMarch 11, 2022harp, guqin, musicComment

Resilience - Creativity born in times of disaster

Resilience - Creativity born in times of disaster

I truly believe that we are creative beings. So please let your creativity come through in times of adversity, it is such a good thing to do.

a story unfolds, arts and craftsBecky JamesFebruary 15, 2022Becky James, resilience, contemplation, All our blogsComment

From the Harp

From the Harp

From the Heart to the Harp.

a story unfoldsBecky JamesJanuary 12, 2022harp Comments

On loss, death, dependency and common sense.

On loss, death, dependency and common sense.

A personal account of coping with loss and using common sense.

life, a story unfoldsBecky JamesDecember 21, 2021loss, death, love, Becky James Comments

It's our 18th Wedding Anniversary.

It's our 18th Wedding Anniversary.

Today we have been married for 18 years!

a story unfolds, lifeBecky JamesDecember 20, 2021Becky James, love, wedding anniversary, marriage Comments

A Hair Experiment

A Hair Experiment

I also appreciate that to be true to oneself involves an element of discovery and finding your own way.

Taking Care of OurselvesBecky JamesDecember 4, 2021wellbeing, hair, health, Becky JamesComment