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
Tag: autumn
Ragwort
I can’t put my finger on it, but there is something eerie about the Sanctuary today. It’s my first visit … Continue reading Ragwort
The Shotley Peninsula
An unexpected perk of working the bar of a country pub was getting to know a pair of rascals who, … Continue reading The Shotley Peninsula
Sharp Flavours
There have been hints of it for a few weeks now and there is no longer any doubt – autumn … Continue reading Sharp Flavours
Long Shadows and Woodsmoke
A Sunday in mid November, and it is a day of glorious life affirming sunshine. Sadly, I am up a … Continue reading Long Shadows and Woodsmoke
The Last Bee of Summer
A few weeks back, on one of those unseasonably balmy evenings that October brought this year, I watched a lone … Continue reading The Last Bee of Summer
Chasing Shadows
A quick lunchtime stroll around the Sanctuary, and I’m chasing shadows – glimpses of movement, flitterings and scutterings, and an … Continue reading Chasing Shadows
The 6.42
An early train journey in a still empty carriage to take me south to the capital. Across the Fens at … Continue reading The 6.42
Autumn, 1926
I found Donald in the local market on Saturday. He is riding a bicycle on the beach at Bognor, … Continue reading Autumn, 1926
Behind the Sky 