Monthly Archives: June 2014

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Glastonbury Reception Centre Presents… The Silent Eye School of Consciousness & their 3rd talk in the Song in the Silence series… The Architecture of the Soul: Simplifying the Mystery 7th August The Avalon Room, Glastonbury, 7.30pm £6.00 The word ‘Soul’ … Continue reading

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“Hidden things…”

“” Did you see that? ” Says Jed, straightening the van, his eyes alight. I saw it all right. It calls to mind… Saint Exupéry’s drawing of an elephant inside a boa constrictor which in his story, The Little Prince, … Continue reading

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Notes from a small dog XXXX

Yes, I know. Twice in one week… but I’m excited! You read about the letter from my Dad, yes? Well… I was talking to him on Facebook last night! An’ he’s not too far away… and we might even be … Continue reading

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Cake crumbs

I have always baked, ever since I was a little girl helping in the kitchen. I was taught early about such arcane practices as rubbing in, folding and kneading and how to keep my pastry cool and my dough warm. … Continue reading

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Like a spear that roars for blood

And Greidyawl-the-Wise came into the clearing where sat Gwythyr surrounded by all the birds and animals, and he took from Gwythyr’s grasp the harp of Tertiu-the-Melodious. “Like a spear that roars for blood,” sang Greidyawl-the-Wise, “Or the flower whose face … Continue reading

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Culling caterpillars

I had occasion to visit the supermarket yesterday. I had been pouncing on almost any excuse not to do so, but eventually, it became a necessity. I have never enjoyed shopping at the best of times… apart from bookshops, of … Continue reading

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Notes from a small dog XXXIX

You see… I knew it wasn’t my fault! I can’t help it….I’m genetic! I got a letter that explains everything… and you’ll never guess who it’s from! Well, technically, she got a letter… but it is really for me. It’s … Continue reading

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