The young water buffalo
The young buffalo rocked gently as she wallowed in the warm mud of the river bank. Above in a tree a lizard watched her then he blinked and seemed to fall asleep. In his pea green coat he blended in…
Language of Humanity
Myself I enjoy studying how over the last three millennia, differing races have attempted to convey the spoken language. Whether from one of the many formats seen, from carving symbols on wood or in stone, or the many fine illustrations…
An Overheard Conversation
What a happy crew we are, all our tails wagging as our owners talk. Listen to them guzzling their coffee and cake’s, all we get, if we are lucky is a bowl of…
Lord of the Rings
As the floods retreat from the Aire valley, it appears to me that traces of an earlier world known to hunter gathers surface. For small areas of marshland and waist deep blogs mingle with the sombre lichen covered trees, many…
Matcha Tea Latte
Tried a new beverage today; Matcha tea latte with almond milk and honey. Tested at a local café, called ‘Filmore and Union’. This warm drink left me feeling like I had been transported to a yurt in Mongolia! it was…
Oliver and the Seawigs
I have been enjoying reading a children’s book called Oliver and the Seawigs by Philip Reeve. The story to me is unusual. It leaves me wanting to know more about the author and the story illustrator Sarah Mc Intyre. I…
Boxing Day Floods
Silence reigns: as people take in the effects of such a prolonged period of rain, but there is a bonus, as cars are left parked. For the moment some within the local population enjoy walking. Many pass by my house…
And what are you looking at?
And what are you looking at. Don’t you like my new contact lens? Well I have news for you I am keeping them. Well light the candles let’s get on with it; the turkey will do fine for me. Then…
The Avalanche
I do not wish the birds should fly away, But sing all for all time: For silence brings dark dreams, I do not wish for evil. Come seraph, bring the message: But fetch natures wonder. Her beauty praise in…