Portia’s Substack
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July and August '26 Roundup (opens the original)
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Hello dear reader! Somehow we’re a week into September and the already changing leaves marks the end of summer. Our guest bedroom (and sometimes a second spare room too) was occupied for roughly a third of July and August, with friends and family visiting us for various durations. Most mornings over porridge, my toddler would ask which “new friends” were staying in our house and when he could play with them. The little ones loved the extra attention, and my husband and I appreciated seeing good
June '26 Roundup (opens the original)
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Hello dear reader! Last year, I spent the month of June being in love with the month itself. Since having moved to rural Ireland that February, I had felt as though I was, perhaps for the first time ever, aware of nature and the changing seasons around me. And, when it came to June, a carousel of delights greeted me. I’m pleased to say that, despite a rather wet June this time round, it is still my favourite month. Suddenly, the green all around is a shade more vibrant and plants seem to grow tw
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