Monthly Archives: June 2013

Wild thing

  Ani and I have just returned from a late evening walk. The sky lit up with incredible beauty over the garden as we returned, a momentary burst of numinous  glory that seems somehow quite appropriate. We have been wandering … Continue reading

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Quantum of Solstice

You can blame my son for the title. It came to him after reading Faith’s comment that the sculpture course in Rome had been a quantum leap of learning for her. And of course it was Solstice. We all had … Continue reading

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Bathtime

Bathing can be a relaxing, exquisite experience. There can be scented oils and beautiful candles in jewel coloured holders. There can be wine and soft music. There can be flowers. Sometimes the prospect of romance…. Or, and I say this … Continue reading

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Late night coffee

It has been a productive day. I finished the garden, with a mental note that next time I think I am well enough for these things, I should question my sanity. Seriously.  At least twice. My forearms look like they … Continue reading

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Gardening

I’ve been in the garden the whole afternoon And most of the evening too, It’s taken advantage while I convalesce And could probably feed a small zoo. Don’t think I’m complaining, I’m loving the green But I wouldn’t mind seeing … Continue reading

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Silent Eye Workshop 2014

The Land of the Exiles The Silent Eye’s 2014 esoteric workshop Weekend of 11-13 April, 2014, Derbyshire Hills After seven years in cryogenic deep-freeze a group of interstellar colonists, fleeing the destruction of the Earth, awaken to find that their ship has … Continue reading

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Carer’s Week UK

The creaking wakes me. Four a.m., and again I am poised, Ready to rise from the sofa bed, Conscious of the steel strut against my spine. Above my head, in the room once mine, The bed that was mine once … Continue reading

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A small adventure

“You can cook me the venison for lunch.” So says my son, temporarily Faith-less while she is away on a sculpture course. Oh, I can, can I? Any idea how he would like it cooked? Hmm, didn’t think so. Of … Continue reading

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The Land of the Exiles – Spring Workshop 2014

Steve and I are pleased to announce the theme of the 2014 Spring Workshop for the Silent Eye School of Consciousness.  Once again the weekend will be held at the Nightingale Centre in the beautiful Derbyshire hills. A brochure with … Continue reading

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Flaming June

It is the 5th of June. Flaming June as it is called… ha! I wandered around the back garden this afternoon, enjoying the cool sunlight and the green, and wondering where the colour was. My garden is usually bursting with … Continue reading

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