It is Election Day. It’s pouring with rain. It’s a dark day. Philosopher and I have just been out to vote. So, let’s finally forget it. Let’s forget the utterly dismal political situation, the frenzy…
View PostWell, as you can see, Hastings Battleaxe is in the middle of getting a new look. I thought it was time I updated the appearance of the blog – it hasn’t changed in five years,…
View PostHastings Battleaxe readers will know that each year, we make a pilgrimage to the very top corner of Alexandra Park to visit the wild garlic wood. Even though we had seen such a fantastic display…
View PostThe weather has finally changed. It is much colder now, but blessedly clear and sunny. On the first bright day this week, we walked in Alexandra Park. Battleaxe sometimes wonders if she needs one…
View PostIt is unusual to be able to admire beautiful bluebells and flowering wild garlic, both at their best at the same time. This year has been a little odd. We have a little ritual…
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