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HAPPY REMINDER

After a period of ill health, your November issue was just what I needed. I was thrilled to find the feature A Vision of Calm and discover what Frances van Hasselt has done in her art-filled cottage in the Karoo.

This took me back to my life in Africa and the many journeys our family made driving miles and miles through the Karoo to reach the coast. The vast semidesert reminds me of our Australian outback; I always found something peaceful and unique about the landscape.

Also, Steve Cumper’s recipes are always excellent – I enjoyed making his pea and ham soup. Thank you, Country Style, for lifting my spirits.

Felicity Rooney, Sale, Vic

SPREADING POSITIVITY

More than ever we need good news stories. The turmoil of war shows no respite and we are heartbroken that it continues. How blessed we are to live

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