Ripping Yarns

Friday, 10 July 2020, 18:50.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Urm? Who? When? Why?

POETS Day Courtesy of Eurus

Friday, 10 July 2020, 15:29.Reading time 1 minute.

The above was supposedly written in the 12th/13th century (take your pick!) The below was DEFINITELY written in the 21st century. EURUS’ SONG I that am lost, oh who will find me?Deep down below the old beech tree.Help succour me now the east winds blow.Sixteen by six, brother, and under we go! Be not afraid […]

George & Mildred : Moving On

Thursday, 9 July 2020, 15:11.Reading time less than 1 minute.

I adore these two :o) So much that I’m banned from watching the boxset (and the film) in public. I.E. The Kitchen !

You AIN’T Seen Nothing Yet!

Thursday, 9 July 2020, 14:21.Reading time less than 1 minute.

As I’m on a “blame” game vibe……..I also blame all my school mates and their crazy music arguments when we were young and stupid and needed the money/distraction/were walking deliberately slowly to the next class (?!) Bachman Turner Overdrive? Walking down the school corridor having a big verbal fight with several soi-disant mates? Crisps n […]

The DUMMY in the Window

Monday, 6 July 2020, 17:15.Reading time 1 minute.

I’ve worked in Dress Shops…when I needed to earn money! Every week the Very Qualified Window Dresser would come in to change the window display. SHE was always The One that was treated with Respect! BFF worked in Harrods when she was 17/18 years old. I’d meet her there, often, as she finished her shift. […]

I AM The Concierge Chez-Moi, Honey

Monday, 6 July 2020, 14:58.Reading time 3 minutes.

When you left, the door was(slamming)You paused in the doorway(slamming)As though a thought stole you away(slamming)I watched the world pull you away(Lock it)So I run into the hall(Lock it)Into the corridor(Lock it)There’s a door in the house(slamming)I hear the lift descending(slamming)I hear it hit the landing(slamming)See the hackles on the cat(standing)With my key I(lock it)With […]

Talking Italian

Monday, 6 July 2020, 12:35.Reading time 1 minute.

I really should stop being down on myself :o( I am actually Multi-Lingual. Not just Bi-Lingual (English & Rubbish) Today it’s Italian. I’ve been practising ALL morning as I prepare Carbonara and Stromboli for tea. Mamma Mia. Prosecco. La Dolce Vita. Parmigiano-Reggiano. Molto Bene. Grazie Mille. Cara Mia. Prego. Millefiori. Sophia Loren. Caio. Bella. Cosa […]

Nemean Lion | F1RST Labour of Hercules

Sunday, 5 July 2020, 15:40.Reading time 1 minute.

I could go all day with THIS but…. Clueage : The USUAL Timeless Fake as Facker put Two Lions in Nemea here :o) I’m a poet and didn’t….oh. Done that one :o( Find part 1 yourselves. #Toobusy P.S. Y’all probably know this already but – ref the image above by Peter Paul Rubens – Rubens […]

Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin

Sunday, 5 July 2020, 14:06.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Double Life? Yes. I admit it. Listening to Enya but actually with Shirley Valentine. All Alone. On a Beach :o) P.S. Serve ME Calamari and you’ll get it served right back at ya tootie sweetie! Fair Warning.

Green Darkness/SpreadEagle Inn/Midhurst

Sunday, 5 July 2020, 13:04.Reading time 3 minutes.

Four times in my adult life I’ve lived within driving distance of Midhurst, Sussex. I was delighted. And visited the town many times, always alone. WHY? Well. Because I grew up being influenced by Nan (NanaAnne, as my boys called her) who was a Voracious Reader and who introduced me to Anya Seton before I […]

And Then There Were Three

Sunday, 5 July 2020, 12:10.Reading time less than 1 minute.

The More I See, The Less I Believe :o) My thanks to Me, Ye and Thee! You KNOW WHO You Are x

Cool. Calm. Collected.

Thursday, 2 July 2020, 18:01.Reading time less than 1 minute.

For the first time – since I was a child – I’m suddenly CoolCalmCollected……..with a huge Dash of COLD. Loving it :o)

The Ravens of Dinefwr is the first in a series of novels-in-progress set in the early 12th century. It follows the dispossessed members of the South Wales House of Dinefwr from their origins in Deheubarth to the centre of the known world, Jerusalem. Come and be my fellow Far-Farer. Come travelling and unravelling with me through Wales, Norway, Ireland, England, Scotland, France, Russia, Constantinople, Italy, the Balkans, the Holy Land. Come and Far-Fare through every degree on my 12th century compass.