watching the storm

At a loss…again

I sit here in the early phase of bereavement. Just hours ago I found out a friend had died. It isn’t a shock – it’s been on the horizon since his cancer diagnosis nearly three years ago, and its turn toward a terminal condition some two years ago. On one level, I had been preparing. …

the path of life

The walk of life

I had a holiday in Cornwall lately, some much needed breathing space during a week under canvas. It was a simple week: reading, cooking on a gas stove or BBQ and walking the rugged cliffs along the north cornwall shore (and ok, I admit some lovely cream teas!) I love walking, being out in nature. …