Beating the Bounds
“Today was a whole season away from yesterday, warmed by a strong west wind and mellow sunlight, hazing down to … Continue reading Beating the Bounds
Blithe Indifference
As the grippe’s approach gathers apace, I thought it was time to escape for a walk, which in itself feels … Continue reading Blithe Indifference
Siren Song
I am irritable after a poor night’s sleep and my ebb is low, quite apart from an ache that will … Continue reading Siren Song
The Eye of the Storm
The sexual practices amongst Aberdeen University students in the early nineties, presumably no more or less weird, wonderful or vigorous … Continue reading The Eye of the Storm
Earth’s Slow Incline
I came across this beautiful poem last night. Almond Blossom, by Fiona Benson. This morning, love, I’m tired and grave;I … Continue reading Earth’s Slow Incline
The Great Conjunction
It was suggested on the radio this week that a conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter, two thousand or so years … Continue reading The Great Conjunction
Where The River Bends
It can be a noisy old business, walking through the Fens. The clomp and swish of welly through wet grass, … Continue reading Where The River Bends
The Aldreth Causeway
In the spirit of historical investigation, and with not much else to do, we have decided to recreate William le … Continue reading The Aldreth Causeway
The Gasworks
It was dark and, yes, I’d had a few jars, but really, there was no obvious sign that this was … Continue reading The Gasworks
Indian Summer
Oh but it’s hot. No, there’s nothing mellow about this scorching September morn’. When it comes to the Johns, this … Continue reading Indian Summer
Behind the Sky 