A picture is worth a thousand words……..or is it?

A picture is worth a thousand words so they say, and I guess in terms of conveying an idea it … More

Of an island that’s not an island, quarries and more quarries, and wind instruments with no wind!

I had a fabulous walk last week, a walk I have done many times but one which always provides something … 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

Flying Crooked???

Cabbage White The butterfly, a cabbage-white, (His honest idiocy of flight) Will never now, it is too late, Master the … More

Of fond memories, war and peace, and a snake that is not a snake!

PERCHED on my city office-stool, I watched with envy, while a cool And lucky carter handled ice. . . . … More

Of lush countryside, lovely meadows, two hill forts…….and a butterfly at last!

Well as I sit at my desk typing this blog, the rain is pouring down outside – yet again!!!  It’s … More