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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

Listening to Endless Forms, a reference to Joseph Lister antiseptics at St Mary's nudged me to search Robin Touquet. I found him: Robin Touquet obituary. Did I sleep with him? I remember his ample garden in Wimbledon. Whatever, we passed through each others lives swiftly and without consequence, except a warm feeling of respect remaining.… Continue reading Robin

Endless Forms By Seirian Sumner describes the extraordinary Life Cycle of a wasp: Life freezing venom, a single sting renders their victim as putty in their mandible. No room for nurture. Wasp waist. Frequent literary /art / film references, usually negative, 'beware of waspish behaviour' shakespear, metaphore for evil - perpetuated their reputation. Ian Banks… Continue reading Endless Forms – the secret world of wasps

Emerging from the wood to the Beccles Road, I heard a rustle and then saw a large SUV parked, and a man heaving the oak wood, I'd had recently felled, into the back of his car. 'Ah, I see you are taking my wood', I say, evenly with a smile, as I imagine the man… Continue reading What comes round goes round

Today in Basildon Crown Court, 4 Just Stop Oil supporters have been imprisoned for up to 3 years, whilst 1 received a suspended sentence. The 5 took action by occupying tunnels under the road leading to Navigator Oil Terminal August 2022." Tall Sam in the centre, Joe and Larch to his left, Chris to his… Continue reading Sam sentence