Thankfully flat stress is over … I now just need to adjust back to normality … things still need to be done – but the worst is over … thank goodness …
So this is short and sweet … had a good trip out with friends on Wednesday to the hamlet Small Hythe – which was a medieval ship building port – it's now about four plus miles inland! Post to follow!
Obviously - a yellow rose!
We actually went to see Ellen Terry's beetlewing dress at her old home, now a museum, which displays her theatrical memorabilia and a small theatre. There's about 65 acres of property and land, including orchard …

St John's Church, Small Hythe -
the Priest's House next door, similar
in style to Ellen's home
I wrote quite a detailed post back in 2016 … I eventually ticked off the fact that I have now visited Smallhythe Place!
That's it … I'm mentally adjusting to being free from flat anxiety … amazing what can take it out of one – I now need to see what I can do to help myself before the medics appear on the horizon – they're there if I need them … but in the meantime, I need to do what I can.

The SeeSaw of life -
as painted by Francisco de Goya (1792)
Have happy bank holiday weekends – well we have one! It's going to be a warm time before the Autumn sets in …
So I'm a happier lady now … thanks for your support in the last few months …
Ellen Terry and her Iridescent Beetlewing Dress
Hilary Melton-Butcher
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