The chilly winds of early Spring have returned with a bang to Dingley Dell. Any plans I had to do some leisurely planting in,have had to be put to one side,till the back and front gardens are considerably warmer. I have watered everything everyday in the last week, so all flowers big and little are putting on their best bibs and tucker. When you leave the toadstool and return you are met by such a sea of gold,and blue,purple and red,the corners of your mouth just cannot stop themselves from turning upwards into a smile. It is a glorious display,rain or shine. The last couple of days have been so busy ,as I have been setting up my new business on my electronic box. When I finished at Dingley Dell Academy I decided not to replace that job with another nine to five career. So my plan is to do several things to generate some extra income. My time is spent currently, improving my art work, writing my column for the Daily Scandal,selling used parchments on the electronic box, finding other journalistic work and making small garments for little sprites,through sewing and knitting. A lot you may say,but I only do each to complete deadlines,and there is still plenty of time to clean the toadstool, to drive out and about in my four wheeled motor carriage, to plan some nice meals for Pendragon and enjoy seeing some of my favourite friends.As they say, it is a nice life.
I have had some positive comments about my column in the Daily scandal from those who know who "Amarantha" is. Constructive in the main,but no one has held back if they have had something negative to say. Many have said "Why was it so short ? There's so much more you could have said to that poor elven woman ."
They are right, but with only one hundred words you simply have to condense your thoughts. I did suggest they appealed to old Cumberpatch if they want more of a good thing. They have all agreed with me about the stealing from the Supermercantile ,though. You just cannot condone taking things which do not belong to you. I have wondered what has happenend since my reply was printed. Has he told his parents ? Did they listen ? Is he alright ? It has crossed my mind,as you know, that the letter may have been written by one of my next door neighbours,Wally Shilpit, at number 3. But nothing obviously has happened yet to let me know if that is true. I saw Oggie the Hood arriving home at four tonight,sucking a frosted lollipop between his jaws,and he did not look either remorseful or subdued.I fear if it was Wally who wrote ,he may lack the courage to do what he knows is morally right, and may have decided to leave the situation to fate. Brother Oggie will no doubt get his comeuppance in the fullness of time. I just hope he doesn't mess up family life completely in the process. And brother Wally may regret not having sought a more immediate solution.
I was in the garden at lunchtime,chasing a couple of snails from my pots when Mimsie Dagwort from number 10 passed. She was off to work in the Metropolis,and looked very smart in her navy geldmarket uniform. Mimsie is a white witch,with the most gentle of personalities,who lives for her family.She said hello and spun me the sweetest smile. It is very pleasing when neighbours remember the social niceties.When she had turned the corner I realised tthat she was probably amused at my snail chasing ritual.Everytime I picked one up,I went uuurgh, before dropping it in the bucket.I did this at least 6 times, before throwing them over the garden wall. It must have looked rather strange to the observer. I don't mind snails having a life, but I don't want them to nourish themselves at the expense of my garden. Last year I had pots of nasturtiums whose leaves were riddled with holes. If my snailchasing fails I may have to consult Mimsie Dagwort for a suitable spell or two.
Pendragon is back from his lecturing engagement in the West . He was very romantic last night after supper. He told me he had missed me, and how much I mean to him. He gave me such a huge hug, and kissed my elven ears (a very sensitive spot for elven folk). Tonight I shall make my spinach and dandelion tortilla wrap for him as these are his favourite finger food. Tomorrow I need to travel to Brigantia to sort out some financial affairs at the geldmarket there. I may scan some of the Clothing mercantiles too,as Pendragon and I are staying in the Metropolis for a long weekend.
I want to look cute and sassy for my fiance.
May much satisfaction come to you from your labours ,my friends, and your coffers be eternally filled with geld. From all at Flowerpot Cottage,especially Amarantha,the Rainbow Faery.