1st July 2018
He was a fisherman born and bred. The last of generations, he said. He wore a check cloth cap that shaded his eyes; Deep, creased eyes, from squinting at the glare of sun on sea. Continue reading “The Last Catch”
Poem- A River Walk in May
A river walk in May
(walked, written and posted 22nd May 18.)
A Right Royal Day Out
Posted 21st May 18.
Last weekend I went to view the spectacle of one of sports biggest rivalries; the annual drinking competition between the British Army and the Royal Navy at Twickenham, cunningly disguised as a rugby match. At least that’s how Michael described it.
Christmas in Tenerife- a European Union
Police and Politics
As I sat in the departure lounge at Bristol Airport, waiting for my flight to spend Christmas in Tenerife, I became aware of a young couple in the joined metal seats that backed onto mine. Continue reading “Police and Politics”
PC
I awoke before the alarm, showered and set off to work as usual. It was cold and dark and I peered through the rain, wipers on, with strained red eyes. Continue reading “PC”
Freedom- The Amsterdam Paradox
As we descended beneath the low cloud towards Schiphol airport, I saw rows of pristine white turbines on the sea; modern, ugly windmills. Then, long narrow beaches edged the pan-flat, patched green; a liquid-maze of flooded fields. Continue reading “Freedom- The Amsterdam Paradox”
South Devon Days
Of Teignmouth, Keats wrote to his friend, ‘Here all summer I could stay.’ Continue reading “South Devon Days”
The F Word
Monday 11th September 2017.
I haven’t posted for a while. After a meal with friends, I awoke in the early hours to a bout of indigestion and decided I must write this. Continue reading “The F Word”
Southwest Coastpath Adventure-Braunton to Westward Ho!
Did you know that the final destination of our trip, Westward Ho! is the only place name in the country with an exclamation mark? – a good one for all you pub quizzers. Continue reading “Southwest Coastpath Adventure-Braunton to Westward Ho!”