3 Warm Festive Greetings 2022

Festive Greetings Scary, isn’t it? We’ve arrived at the end of another year, and one more festive season begins in Scotland (plus much of the world). My warm festive wishes are for…

How to find peace without really looking (video​)

There, free from the noise and turmoil of modern life, stress oozed out of me as peace took its place.

What Happens When You’re the Only Male Amongst 10 Writers on Retreat?

There’s a silent pulse at the heart of this natural scene. Each creature dances through the landscape untroubled by human concerns. General Election, what’s that?

A Touch Across Time – love doesn’t die

My Dad died some years back. I reconnected with him yesterday… a touch across time.

What Restored My Soul?

I’m comfortable and easy in my skin. Moments like these should touch us all

A Soda-bread Solution

Dryness is achievable I’ve given up on total cleanliness.

4 Weeks Today

Yes, 4 Weeks Today You can’t start the next chapter if you keep re-reading the last one … We’re moving to the East Neuk of Fife. It is full of history…

A Spirit Soars on Lossiemouth Beach

Timeless Time on a glorious beach

Birthday Boy

Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional Chili Davis A poem with a picture on the side. Try reading this out loud. If you’d like a Scottish read, let…

Arran Morning

One of the beautiful places on this earth is the Isle of Arran in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland. Go there if you can. You’ll never forget the aura of…