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Ideas to consider Same type of bench through out or a mosaic of different styles? Don Batemen bench? Ease of maintenance local wood, local craftsmen preferred ? Arms and no arms - arms easier for older people to use to get in an out of Back or no back or mix of both how the… Continue reading Benches

I write on the shortest day, shortly after sunrise, 8.02, a fitting day to meander and reflect this passing of 4 seasons, this mark of time. I do it for myself and to share with you. But not for long as the day is short and it will turn, and having dallied in the past,… Continue reading 2024 Reflections

December 10th, 67 years on this earth, I visit the ancients with B who comes to Staverton for the first time. But first a theme of trespass. As I walked the dogs across the field to check the tree guards, I watched as a couple with 2 dogs walked up the side of my field.… Continue reading Staverton

As I motored into the Stour valley, over that generous river, I recalled my first time here staying near by (outside Flatford?) with John Constable, (the great grandson of), an artist, who Uncle John found and must have funded a weeks tuition to nuture my love of art. What do I recall of that time?… Continue reading Visit to the past/Anniversary/

As the light fades on a November day, I am preparing to drive the short distance to Wenhaston, to see Serena in my slotted time. Thanks to Annette A, I am on the Whatsapp group formed to spread us out and to fit in with the family, who are now in situ full time. This… Continue reading Endings – Serena

Somewhere is a photograph of a group of people sitting around Bob's table in Clarendon Road, among them is Keith Payne. He talked of Suffolk, his connection to it, the Barsham Fayres, landscape, people and somehow inspired both of us, during a time we were thinking of moving. May be Clarendon Road was already on… Continue reading Circles and endings and beginnings

By the end of the night: The President, the popular vote, The House (a few days later confirmed) and the Senate, are have been democratically voted by the people as Republicans. And it is known Trump wants to dismantle the government, appointing Musk as his knight of state light. It was a momentous evening for… Continue reading Momentous day 2 – Trumped

The Just In Case has goneIt is no longer neededThat box of nails, tin of paintCirca 1985That bag of bags, and bag of ragsto mop up oil, now mostly mouse munchedIs thankfully a decision I don't have to make.As is a plate broken. Another I don't have to store. Time left is not sufficient to… Continue reading Just in case & Covehithe

I've been hocked my this election. Initially I was so clear it had to be Kamala, then fell into despondent darkness after an email from Bryan in Boston: Thanks for writing. I am anticipating a Trump victory, unfortunately. I just don't have enough faith in our electorate to believe the country is ready to be… Continue reading Elections USA – momentous day