'Dream Angus' played by Becky James

A traditional Scottish lullaby about the mythical Angus, a benevolent being bringing sweet dreams...

Becky JamesMarch 8, 2025Comment

Coble Landing and Filey Brigg

Quieter days in Winter before the tourists arrive to enjoy their time by the sea.

Becky JamesFebruary 22, 2025seaside, filey brigg, winterComment

The Art of Zhen Shan Ren in York, 2014

Between 2011 and 2015, I took part in organising and supporting the tour of 'The Art of Zhen Shan Ren' across Great Britain.

Becky JamesFebruary 2, 2025The Art of Zhen Shan Ren, Truthfulness, Compassion, Tolerance, art, York, art exhibitionComment

A Life of Contrasts

…these two beautiful, contrasting places are not in the extremes and are both equally home to me.

Becky JamesJanuary 2, 2025Comment

Autumn

We are well in to autumn now and this week I’m noticing the leaves beginning to fall….

Becky JamesOctober 15, 2024Comment

Back to the 1940's at Eden Camp, Malton, North Yorkshire

My friend Najiba and I went to an event at Eden Camp near Malton, North Yorkshire on Sunday October 13th….

Becky JamesOctober 14, 2024Comment

Bonsai Expert - Richard Reah - To the Rescue!

Fortunately, I discovered that one of the countries leading experts on Bonsai trees lives quite near us…

Becky JamesOctober 5, 2024bonsai, Richard Reah, bonsai expertComment

When it feels like Summer

It looks like Summer is here!

Becky JamesJune 25, 2024Comment

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

The first day of Spring arrived!!

Spring has Sprung! It was Wednesday the 20th of March this year.I always feel something good is about to happen when it gets to Spring…

Becky JamesMarch 22, 2024Comment

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

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

Lotus Fairy Tale

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.

Becky and her childhood friend talk about his endeavours in the hills and mountains, and how the experiences these extreme environments bring are applicable to life in general…