Wet play
I had to wake myself up during the night, from a nightmare in which I was waiting for someone I’d upset to break into the house and kill me. It was still pitch-dark, but the clock told me that it … Continued
Fartnarkle
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
Moth orchid
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 roses
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
