While we cannot travel physically very far, we may yet travel in our minds. The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim -- the book I give as a gift -- has the power to transport us to a beautiful, tranquil, soul-healing place. It also carries one of the loveliest adverts of all time on its… Continue reading Perfection
Published this week, a lovely wee collection of stories and poems in aid of The Ambulance Staff Charity -- a worthy cause if there every was one. Our lovely friend, LRS Genevieve, is amongst the talented contributors. The anthology is the perfect choice for dipping into, while sipping a chilled refreshment in a shady nook,… Continue reading Stories from Home
Just giving a big shout-out to the lesser recognised brave ones. Delivering smoking hot food to your doorstep, pedalling through whatever the weather throws at them, hanging about the deserted city waiting for the next ‘drop’, paid a pittance, chalking up crazy miles each shift, and smiling through it all. Fantastic gang. Give them a… Continue reading Heroic Riders
Wild Garlic Transgressive plant slipping definition. Lily-of-the-Valley dainty yet bitingly assertive adding piquancy to our meal as we talk of how it is for us this mid May evening. Constellations of miniature stars cut from a mass of edible foliage hefted from a cool corner of a manse garden where Stevenson played, now perfume and… Continue reading Wild Garlic
Two poems for you written and read by my talented 'cousin' John Duffy (am allowed to call him that as we called his mum 'Aunt Peggy'), published in Pennine Platform website. Tap on the links to enjoy: https://pennineplatform.com/2020/01/27/john-duffy-reads-one-of-many-circles/ https://pennineplatform.com/2020/01/27/john-duffy-reads-when-we-wis-fab/ The illustration accompanying this blog is designed by Jo Haslam and is the cover image of John's… Continue reading A wee bit poetry
Anne M Scriven 