Hope
What a horrible day this is. For over two thirds of my life I’ve taken my European citizenship for granted, and now it has been ripped away from me. I’m genuinely heartbroken. I’m well aware of the arguments that can … Continued
A horrible day: windy, dark, wet, and cold. I spent most of it at my desk, but realised part way through the afternoon that I needed to shape myself and take a photo soon, or I’d be having to get … Continued
So. We woke up this morning to find that the village had flooded overnight – though not our house, thankfully. The trench filling with water used to be a regular occurrence, but hasn’t happened in several years, since some flood … Continued
I had no idea that this was the common name of this plant until I decided to check the spelling of ‘Phalaenopsis’. I can’t honestly say that I think the flowers are very moth-like, but if I narrow my eyes … Continued
Autumn can be a difficult season, though it has its own pleasures. I find that it makes me nostalgic and a little emotional – I’ve been hit quite hard this week by memories and regrets, and a sense that time … Continued