Goodbye
Not wanting to wish time away, but I won’t be sorry to put 2023 behind me. While it’s not all been bad, it’s certainly one
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December
"December has the clarity, the simplicity, and the silence you need for the best fresh start of your life." ~ Vivian Swift
Grief
Seven Stages There is a model, called the seven stages of grief. Based on the work of Swiss psychiatrist, Dr Elizabeth Kübler-Ross, the model was
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Samhain
Today is Samhain – (pronounced ‘Sow-wen’ where ‘sow’ is as in a female pig) – meaning summer’s end. Samhain falls halfway between autumn equinox, and
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Cheltenham Literature Festival
The Cheltenham Literature Festival is an annual event, held in October. I attended a selection of talks this year, and today’s post highlights some of
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A Book Launch
Tuesday 3 October was launch night for an anthology of poetry, short stories, and art which I contributed to, and worked to publish, with a
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Mabon
As autumn draws near, the air feels fresher, morning light is softer, evenings close in earlier, and nature prepares to rest. This year, we celebrate
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Carrion Crows
The carrion crows around where I live seem to have had a successful year. Two young now fledged, who remain close to their parents. Regular
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Sharing
Trigger warning: this post discusses mental health issues including depression, self harm, and suicide. Read for information, but caution advised for any reader currently experiencing
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Solitary Bee Week
This year, July 3 – 9 is Solitary Bee Week. The fifth year that the campaign has run, 2023 is the first year that Buglife have
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The Heron
I spot it before it sees me. The statuesque bird stares intently into the freshwater at the edge of the lake. Long legs mean the
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