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Tag: spring

Earth’s Slow Incline
allotment, Gardens, winter

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

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

Blithe Indifference
birds, Nature, walking

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

After the Rain
Gardens, Sanctuary

After the Rain

I haven’t got long, but I need to get out – I’ve been cooped up for days. I dash out … Continue reading After the Rain

The All-Russian State Library of Foreign Literature
memoir, russia

The All-Russian State Library of Foreign Literature

I have, in my loft, a box of keepsakes – old tickets, football programmes, postcards and letters, an ancient packet … Continue reading The All-Russian State Library of Foreign Literature

Vanishing Points
memoir, photographs, Travel

Vanishing Points

A friend, a true wandering minstrel, travels around Europe on his bike with a guitar strapped to his back. He … Continue reading Vanishing Points

Twittens and Nooks
memoir, spring

Twittens and Nooks

A mid afternoon meeting is scheduled in the city centre, meaning a mad bike ride to be there on time, … Continue reading Twittens and Nooks

The Partridge
birds, Nature

The Partridge

Walking home from the station in the gloaming, something catches my eye – a partridge! It is sitting stock still … Continue reading The Partridge

Hijinks
Gardens, Sanctuary

Hijinks

After a day and night of sleety rain a lull has descended and the sun has reappeared, so I escape … Continue reading Hijinks

The Last Bee of Summer
bees, Gardens

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

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