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Waiting for Goddy

Waiting for Goddy

Fenmen

Fenmen

Derek Pringle, King of the Slips

Derek Pringle, King of the Slips

Heiko Herrlich and The Greatest Game of Them All

Heiko Herrlich and The Greatest Game of Them All

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Sleekit
allotment, Gardens, Nature

Sleekit

I’m truly sorry man’s dominion Has broken Nature’s social union An’ justifies that ill opinion Which makes thee startle At … Continue reading Sleekit

The Bohemian Garden
Bohemians, Sanctuary, Secret Gardens

The Bohemian Garden

When I wrote this, a few years back, I thought it was about the discovery of a secret garden. But … Continue reading The Bohemian Garden

Homage
Nature, The Fens, walking

Homage

Well, this is better – I’m leaning back against the trunk of a beautiful and venerable oak, solid and steady, … Continue reading Homage

By Appointment
Books, memoir

By Appointment

A Jan Morris anecdote for you; “I was a guest once at a Buckingham Palace reception for publishers and writers, … Continue reading By Appointment

The Olive Grove
Gardens, Nature, The Fens

The Olive Grove

Years ago, I heard a story on the radio and it has stayed with me, half remembered, ever since. Somewhere … Continue reading The Olive Grove

When Sussex Wept for Alan Wells
Cricket, memoir

When Sussex Wept for Alan Wells

There is a place in Sussex where the road falls away so suddenly and unexpectedly that, just for a moment, … Continue reading When Sussex Wept for Alan Wells

Oh I do like to be beside the seaside
found photographs, photographs

Oh I do like to be beside the seaside

The photographs just jump out at you sometimes, demanding your attention. Small boys on bullocks, portly gents posing proudly with … Continue reading Oh I do like to be beside the seaside

The Allotment
allotment, Gardens, Time

The Allotment

Help us to be the always hopeful Gardeners of the spirit Who know that without darkness Nothing comes to birth … Continue reading The Allotment

The Armchair
armchair, Sanctuary, sleep

The Armchair

It feels like the apocalypse is coming. It probably isn’t, but these are unsettled times for sure. The wind has … Continue reading The Armchair

Walking on Ice
Nature, russia, walking

Walking on Ice

On Grafton Street in November,We tripped lightly along the ledgeOf a deep ravine where can be seenThe worst of passions … Continue reading Walking on Ice

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