'...only if there are angels in your head will you ever, possibly, see one.' Mary Oliver, 'The World I live In'
Bletherings
Late Fruits
As the days shorten and light dims, there are yet glories and comfort to be had. This, a gift from a jam-making friend, from a species of quince native to Asia but which has nevertheless made a home in my Scottish garden, adding a mix of subtle piquancy and thorniness, bit like our national character,… Continue reading Late Fruits
Serenity
Clear and simple voices singing an ancient truth, perfect for a worried world. Integritas, Consonantia, Claritas... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RD8Bj-_N_2o
Autumn
The trees are undressing, and fling in many places -- On the gray road, the roof, the window-sill -- Their radiant robes and ribbons and yellow laces [...] -- Thomas Hardy ' Last Week in October' Photo by Olya Kobruseva on Pexels.com
Women of smeddum.
'If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew To serve your turn long after they are gone, And so hold on when there is nothing in you Except the Will which says to them: ‘Hold on!’' Then you must be one of the brilliant Everton Women who played your hearts out in yesterday's cup… Continue reading Women of smeddum.
Anne M Scriven 