Wind-twisted pines
This reminds me of hardy, gnarled little trees seen on wind-blasted hilltops in England, shaped by and leaning with the...
Seeing your own absurdity
Elizabeth Goudge is, in my view, one of the best children’s writers of all time, and I discovered her as...
A weight of glory
Merry Christmas if you celebrate it, and if you don't, may you in any case enjoy bright stars and their...
Architecture that shouts for joy
A beautiful description of a church, capturing a soaring, up-swooping roof, and the exhilaration it can bring to the onlooker.
...Leaves lapping at your feet
The Runaways is a bestellar children’s book I will review on these pages. And Ambrose the dream uncle, though you...
Most reprehensible
This charming exchange is from a favourite children's book, discovered and devoured when already a so-called grown up.
I liked...
A long day’s night
As the month of June stretches to a close, I wanted to share this, an image of the day staying...
Briars and birds
Trying to think what species of birds would yield a rainbow of wings, in England. Robins, blue-tits and finches, perhaps.
...A box of mysteries
A novel reason for taking fairy tales seriously. Beyond their charm and imagination, they have an added bonus of reminding...
First showing
The blogophyte bulletin, of course, isn't just about blogging.  It's about starting with an idea and then making it manifest.  ...
Marmaduke’s realm
The kitchen is the domain of Marmaduke Scarlet, together with the stone-vaulted larder where he stashes his culinary supplies. This...
Birthday blooms
Summer arrived just in time for its own birthday this year, but what a flurry of colour and bursting of...
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