‘One of the last times I saw John Ashworth, was on his 70th birthday gathering. Then he said, probably the next time we shall all be gathered will be for my funeral. It almost was.Wivenhoe, The Garden Cottage.Soon after we arrived at Garden Cottage (a deceptive name for a half timbered substantial town house), John… Continue reading Dive into our Essex pasts
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Les Maden
The tribe of dogs and Julia and I, motored across Metfield Airfield, to Harleston, to visit Les in his new home. Ten years ago he returned from San Sipria in France, separated from his 3rd wife, and settled in Harleston, in a dolls house of a home, off the London Road. Every surface, wall and… Continue reading Les Maden
4 Verbals and a Cuffing
Halesworth Thoroughfare Flowers
Here's a selection of photographs from Halesworth Thoroughfare flower displays.
Now we are 3
Three almost came about prior to the official departure of jet, the first pup to go. I could not find comet. For 3 hours I searched pathways, ditches, even the roadway, before I came to the conclusion - he’s been trafficked. Stollen from under my eyes. I’d heard a car draw up as I was… Continue reading Now we are 3
Koyaanisqatsi: Life Out of Balance,
Was gifted to me today by John Esling. Perhaps be more obnoxious when presented with more requests for work? was a suggestion.
Buster and Comet – Border Collie’s looking for a home
Bobji, my bitch, gave birth to 4 pups on Monday 23rd May. They are now coming up to 8 weeks old. Two have settled homes. One, known as Eyebrows, I will keep along with Kali and Bobji. One, known as Jet, will go to Lucy to become a working sheep dog, along with her father… Continue reading Buster and Comet – Border Collie’s looking for a home
Row v Wade
The supreme court just overturned Roe v Wade. News came on our mobile phones, after I had facilitated a socratic dialogue near Bath, breaking our momentum - it was indeed dramatic news. After 50 years. The court’s move will allow more than half of states to ban abortion, with an immediate impact on tens of… Continue reading Row v Wade
Daniel to Land and Wood
Daniel, my solicitor, came out of his office, to the land to see what I proposed to buy.
Climate – Feeding a hotter planet
New York Times: Hunger is a problem of plenty, not scarcity, in modern times. We produce more food than we eat. Yet millions of people go hungry, because they can’t afford it. Pandemic, war, and climate change have brought matters to a head.According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, the production of primary crops —… Continue reading Climate – Feeding a hotter planet
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