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For today's walk, I return to Slovenia, to climb a high peak on the Nanos plateau, which marks the watershed between the continental and littoral regions of the country. The Nanos Plateau Route of ascent to the Pleša peak Nanos is a high karst limestone plateau which lies at the eastern border of Slovenia's Inner... Continue Reading →
There is no homelike placeonly an empty spacewhere once the toys were pileda legend, etched in pencil on a wallgrowth of a childmeticulously charted, inch by inchand line by loving linetoo easily erased... Continue reading by downloading the latest copy of Free Verse Revolution literary magazine, which this month has the theme of Hestia (hearth... Continue Reading →
I've just finished reading Joe and Nelly with my son Benji, and what a moving and beautiful read it was! The story centres on Joe, a young boy who is evacuated from London to live in Wales at the start of the Second World War. Upon returning, he finds his family home has been destroyed... Continue Reading →
This morning, upon wakeningthe day's beginning welcomingI sought a different song to sing. I listened to the birds outsidewhose joy it would be hard to hideand wondered how I might abidewithout such gentle carolling. I listened to the cricket-songwhich stayed with me the whole day longand even once the day was gonecontinued, faintly murmuring. I... Continue Reading →
What can I say about Venice that hasn't already been said? Not much, I am sure. So for today's Postcard, I am simply going to present you with five fascinating facts about the city, followed by five top tips for visiting, before sharing some of my favourite images from our trip there back in July... Continue Reading →
Prime Minister Burris Jackson addresses the people of Brexitannia, after the Corollavirus outbreak has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation... "We face an invisible, unprecedented enemy. We are fighting a foe we cannot see, with the simple tools of soap, water, and our own singing voices. Remember to wash your hands for... Continue Reading →
Though I have written several Lake District Love Letters following my recent visit to Cumbria, it's worth noting that the Cumbrian countryside is as beautiful as it is varied, even beyond the boundaries of the Lake District National Park. Today I pay a visit to the picturesque village of Wetheral just outside of Carlisle, and... Continue Reading →
As today is World Suicide Prevention Day, I am reposting my poem 'Sorry Mate,' which is included in the Indie Blu(e) Anthology Through The Looking Glass:Reflecting on Madness and Chaos Within. Sorry Mate As I sank into the depths of alcoholismdepression and despair not a soul around me seemed to careexcept the man who stood next... Continue Reading →
For this week's earthweal challenge, Sherry has given us the following call to action: In the midst of everything going topsy-turvy, in a dark-hearted world, let’s pick up our pens and direct our faltering hope, our vision – OUR LIGHT – in what may very well be our last gasp at the brink of the... Continue Reading →
I often think of Walla Crag as a non-identical twin to Catbells. As a peak, it is nowhere near as distinctive, though it is similar in height, at 379 m (1,243 ft). It stands above Derwentwater's eastern shore, while Catbells rises proudly opposite to the west. The ascent is easier, but affords similarly stunning views. It also... Continue Reading →
