Day: December 21, 2014

A Solstice KnottA Solstice Knott

December 21, 2014 Steve Tanham 9 Comments 3:54 pm

I have always viewed the winter solstice as something special. There is a palpable and magical sense of the nadir – the lowest point; even to the sensation of nature ‘stopping’

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SolsticeSolstice

December 21, 2014 Sue Vincent 5 Comments 12:10 pm

Image: Solstice by Peter Pracownik Wishing a happy and blessed Solstice to all those who celebrate the turning of the Wheel.

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Shimmering temple of the underworld

I remember my opening thought was ‘how am I going to convey the size and beauty of this place with mere photographs!?’ I had never heard of the Gouffre Géant (giant caves) of Cabrespine, though my son had. He’s of the techno-literati who can get detailed information on his iPhone within seconds – all of…

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Shooting the Fairies

I’ve always had an open mind on the reality of ‘fairies’ – earth elementals to magical folk, and a very real presence to many in our woodland, and particularly landscapes with streams. We recently had a visit by my son, his wife and family – two young girls who are both intelligent and delightfully open to new…

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Structures of Organised Life

Some structures strike you immediately as a ‘model of life’. It’s not that they are exact, or even comprehensive, but somehow they reflect an … Structures of Organised Life

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