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Middle of nowhere

*** Another hot, bright day dawned early, so we meandered over towards Stowe landscape gardens near Buckingham. Not so much to see the gardens themselves as a particular church in the grounds there. However, as usually happens, we were waylaid … Continue reading

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Castles in the air

*** It was hot in Windsor yesterday. Very hot. It seemed only sensible to contemplate the enormity of the castle from a table outside the ancient pub with a cold drink. It would, in fact, have been almost impolite not … Continue reading

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Busman’s holiday

*** We started talking pretty much as soon as my guest wandered down this morning. About the same time coffee was made and Ani brought the first of the tennis balls. By the time we eventually got round to going … Continue reading

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Keep out

*** Day one of the holiday began in blazing sunshine and ended in the garden, under the stars and over a rather nice bottle of wine. *** We managed to get into our painted church and spent a good long … Continue reading

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Summer holiday

*** Today is the first day of my long awaited holiday. Except I’m still here, at home, skulking in the shade and bandaged. I could wail and moan.. but honestly, is that going to do anyone any good? The sun … Continue reading

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Ordinary joys…

*** My friend has been duly delivered to the coach station and I am home, having a coffee before tackling all the housework, going to my son’s and packing a bag for morning. Tomorrow I am in hospital for surgery … Continue reading

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Through new eyes…

*** A weekend exploring the landscape in my local area draws to a close in a few minutes. My friend is in bed, I sit here glowing pink because I caught the sun today. It was glorious weather and we … Continue reading

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Cow…

*** Protected and serene, the stream of life flows from her breast, Within her sheltered warmth her starry children safely rest. Her lowly form oft overlooked, conceals the Mother’s crown In heaven’s vault the arc of stars her diadem and … Continue reading

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Giants Everywhere…

County Down, Friday, 17th June, 2022… *** *** There are sections of the texts which we have been considering that relate stories which are incredibly ancient. *** *** These ancient tracts make no bones whatsoever about there being giants everywhere, … Continue reading

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Giant’s Ring…

County Down, Friday, 17th June, 2022… *** *** No one views the biblical story of David and Goliath with anything other than complete veracity. *** *** Yet the biblical time frame is nothing if not sketchy… Continue reading at France&Vincent

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