The ever changing view from a window in Waren Mill near Bamburgh, Northumberland. October 2021.
Nearly Ten Years Ago …
With the lockdown and limitations to freedom of movement, I have had plenty of time to think about writing, do some writing, find things that I have written long ago, write a few words ….. and then have another coffee or go out into the garden and watch the tomatoes growing. I discovered the attached … Continue reading
Corona Chronicle Eleven: REMEMBERING
Almost a year has passed – a creative week on Anglesey (May 2019) – painting, photography, sewing, reading, watching the world go by — dreaming — remembering. We had deliberately routed ourselves along the Ogwen Valley. A scattering of snow still kissed the shaded valleys of the Glyders , where in our distant memories the … Continue reading
Corona Chronicles Ten: CATCHING UP
Over two weeks have elapsed. The time has flown. I’ve been busy reading and following up links to actions for and thoughts about our post-virus world. What will it look like? I’ve read in the newspaper that many people are welcoming this opportunity to have the time to re-connect with nature, air quality has improved … Continue reading
Corona Chronicles Nine: TAKING STOCK
Daily, I had been attempting to reflect on what ever has come to mind and I’ve also been taking regular exercise and likening it to an imaginary expedition. I love having this time to respond to what I am seeing, reading or hearing. It feels very self-indulgent. It leads make back to so many positive, … Continue reading
Corona Chronicles Eight: GETTING LOST
I was reading The Guardian (30 March 2020, page 28), and was hit by the headline, “Mobiles mean children will no longer be free to get lost – Attenborough”. The article begins “Children will never again know true freedom because mobile phones mean they cannot get lost, David Attenborough has said.” Further on, he explains … Continue reading
Corona Chronicles Seven: ADJUSTING
The last few days have been days of memories and reflecting on these memories as the First picture shows. In this post’s photo, I was on Braeriach in the Cairngorms . It would have been in the 1070s, probably at Easter, What adventures and what friendships! I didn’t manage to get anything written yesterday. I … Continue reading
Corona Chronicles Six: UPS and DOWNS
I am fortunate that I have had so many opportunities to travel, work and ‘play’. Two years ago we were in Vancouver, appreciating the amazing cityscape before setting off back to the UK. We had re-visited places we where we had been skiing some years ago and were completing our mountains to shore trip (See … Continue reading
Corona Chronicles Five: NEW EXPLORATIONS
There is some good TV on this morning. I’ve just watch the climbing of the Cioch on Skye, in the manner of Collie and Mackenzie, who pioneered the first route in 1906. (Coast on BBC2) I am in awe that anyone could venture on rock in such clothing and with nailed boots. This opened into … Continue reading
Corona Chronicles Four: IT’S FEELING LIKE HARD WORK!
Last night was a small celebration of friendship thanks to the delivery of a bottle of wine and a packet of ginger nuts. We were able to raise a glass to the absent friend. However, today many things are beginning to feel like hard work. Today is another beautiful warm sunny day, but my body … Continue reading