The nature cure

Richard Mabey that renowned writer on nature published a book some time ago called The Nature Cure now while I'm not pretending to understand the depression that befell him, I have had a few trying moments this week (some of which include nature of an unwanted variety - teaching assistants of younger children may know to what I refer...) so stomping about the kitchen banging pots and pans in a grump I was distracted by a sighting of Bank Vole, rushed outside to watch him gather seeds and before a few minutes was out, equilibrium was restored. Ahh, the calming effect of nature. Must get hold of his book.

The picture is blurred beyond belief but it was getting dark and boy was it cold out there on the back door step.