I’ve been better, began Colin standing behind his gate, leaning on it. It’s my knees, they do not carry my weight anymore. And they tell me I’ve been a heavy smoker. I gave up what more than 50 years ago, and I was never a big smoker. It was the welding work. Between the ages… Continue reading Conversations at Christmas
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William Shatner on space
He is an elder, helping steer spaceship Earth, at 90. “Last year, I had a life-changing experience at 90 years old. I went to space, after decades of playing an iconic science-fiction character who was exploring the universe. I thought I would experience a deep connection with the immensity around us, a deep call for… Continue reading William Shatner on space
Gobi
The dogs and I walked around the land as is our habit, last thing, before turning in. This night marked by the difference. No Gobi, no black faithful friend, there always close to Jo. How remarkable is the absence of a dog. All moments in the day passed with this slither of known absence. Returned… Continue reading Gobi
Stratford to see David Edgar
I was foul of temper, kicked at the idea of another two days of my life taken up with a Michael project, feeling freedom increasingly curbed by needs of others, land still not started, tetchy, short fused. 'Well, have you decided how to get there? i said to Michael. I acquiesced without grace. I humphed… Continue reading Stratford to see David Edgar
History of British politics in lecturns
Acorn
Large mammals such as pigs, bears, and deer also consume large amounts of acorns; they may constitute up to 25% of the diet of deer in the autumn The larvae of some moths and weevils also live in young acorns, consuming the kernels as they develop
Trus in us
" The Tories have gone to a place beyond ideological dispute and secular schism. They have crossed into the realm of religious warfare where, for many MPs, purity of faith is valued over receptiveness to evidence. For that cohort, the test of a leader is not whether they are best suited to govern in response… Continue reading Trus in us
Lakes 2022
Madness to set off when we did - the day after landing from New York, still to catch up with jet lag, we departed at 5pm for the first leg. Dogs, food, Michael packed up. A few clothes thrown into a bag. No maps! Imagine that - we forgot the maps. With a 10 mile… Continue reading Lakes 2022
New York with Michael
Walking along Brooklyn bridge it was impossible not to sing - Start spreading the news / I'm leaving today / I want to be a part of it /New York, New York / These vagabond shoes / They are longing to stray / Right through the very heart of it / New York, New York...… Continue reading New York with Michael
A death
I woke up this morning, coming into consciousness feeling a death, someone has died. Oh yes, it's the Queen of England, Elizabeth. It is palpable, the feeling of so many effected, thinking, absorbing the news, even in little Halesworth. On the news (which is 24 hours on this subject, finding words as awaiting plans to… Continue reading A death
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