Of literary giants and characters, bluebells and blossom, and some strange sights!

Sitting here in my office on a dull, dreary day, gazing out of the window across the local park, my … More

Happiness is snow shaped :)

Now Dorset and snow don’t usually go together, especially South Dorset!  We get the occasional light scattering, just to tantalise … More

Twas on a cold wintry day……

Ah what a fabulous walk this was!  For almost the first time this year I could walk on solid ground, … More

Of autumn mists and mellow fruitfulness ……..well, just mist really!!

I think we all like walking in the lovely bright summer sunshine, but I’m a strange person in that I … More

Of summer and autumn, Dorset heathlands, memories of a hero, and a spider rescued!

Betwixt and between seems to summarise where we are at the moment and this was a betwixt and between walk! … More

Clouds

Have you ever considered clouds?  They are truly amazing and beautiful, almost a landscape in themselves with their ever changing … More

The Drystone Waller – if that is a correct phrase ;)!

Sometimes, well very occasionally, I like to try my hand at a bit of poetry.  I say occasionally because I’m … More

A walk of contrasts, of new birth, of a disappearing ghost, and a jar of chutney :)!

Well it’s a grey day outside as I look out of my office window – definitely a day for blog … More

Of a walk gone wrong, summer sunshine, and Two on a Tower :)

You can tell the weather here has improved – I’m blogging less often and I have a backlog of walks … More

Of wet and mud; of birds, butterflies, bulls and bullocks; and of tuneful church bells!

Well summer came at last to this ‘green and pleasant land’…….well for a time at least!  And as is always … More