Little Wandering Wren …. chats!

Wimbledon is Wimbledon:  This uniquely SW19 experience has  prestige, royalty, pin-striped mown lawns,  all white tennis attire, strawberries and cream and the world's best tennis players. Wimbledon, established in 1877,  is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and they know what they’re about. They are not a Grand Slam for the masses, you will not find the party-like 'happy slam' atmosphere that you get at Melbourne Park. Tickets are hard to come by, and spectator numbers are limited. It is all about the tennis, the tradition  and tough luck if you want free Wifi. (Quite right too, you're supposed to be here for the tennis!) Five things I loved about Wimbledon: 1. The beauty of the Championships The last time I was at Wimbledon hosting a corporate table, I remember the food we ate but have no idea who was playing! Fast forward twenty-five years I was here for the tennis and not the food! I was expecting to be impressed by...

If Preparation is Perfected: If Tradition is respected: If Innovation has purpose: If Grace is observed at all times: If Actions are honourable: If All are made to feel welcome If the Championships remain for all:  Greatness will be within reach:   With massive thanks to Irina Falconi  for a wonderful day at Wimbledon! Linking with thanks to Lady Fi and all the hosts at  Our World Tuesday

After six months studying in the United States of America  daughter No 2  has returned to the nest this morning. She has had an amazing time living in New York and travelling through California where she really learned to fly. This Little Mother Wren  has a nervous flapping of wings  and a scratching of her head when she sees the video of her young Wrenlet  jumping out of a plane! Wrenlet 2 arrives home to find her  Mother Hen has spent the entire week  running around like a headless chook, dusting and cleaning her room and generally preparing for her return. Well I might as well enjoy one week  with one immaculate & tidy kids bedroom! Plus I'm getting to the pointy end of my June minimalist challenge where by each day I throw out the same number of items as the date  I'm hoping she has been away so long, she won't remember half the items I've jettisoned from her room this we...