County Down, Thursday, 16th June, 2022… *** *** We came across a number of green wyrm-holes in Cornwall and they often spat us out in wondrous locations… *** *** The
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Unexpected gemsUnexpected gems
And day four to finish – *** The final day of my friend’s visit dawned grey and cold. In spite of another late night we were up about dawn and
Mound of Down…Mound of Down…
County Down, Thursday, June 16th, 2022… *** *** Such is the size and nature of these structures that the photographers art can seldom do them justice. * The front end
The ancient land…The ancient land…
May as well do day two, then – *** An evening spent over good food and wine and deep conversation is not conducive to early mornings. Nevertheless, in spite of
Drumskinney…Drumskinney…
County Fermanagh, Wednesday 15th June, 2022… *** *** With these ‘fellas’ as a prelude we could be forgiven for thinking the day was to end with a bang. *** ***
Continuity…Continuity…
… And day one – *** I collected my friend from the station about 25 miles from my home, and we took a slight detour via a tiny, ancient village.
The Head-Stones of Boa Isle…The Head-Stones of Boa Isle…
County Fermanagh, Wednesday, June 15th, 2022… *** *** Despite the plaited hair this side of the ‘Janet and John’ stone is now regarded as a masculine figure. *** *** Whilst
Flying kites…Flying kites…
The original post from 22nd March, 2013 in which Sue describes day three of our adventures in what was to become the story of, The Initiate… I woke yesterday to
Creggandevesky…Creggandevesky…
County Tyrone, Wednesday, June 18, 2022… *** *** Another court-cairn… Continue reading at France&Vincent
Craig’s Dolmen?…Craig’s Dolmen?…
County Antrim, Tuesday, 14th June, 2022… *** *** The history of Ireland can be perplexing. *** *** On the one hand, there are ample materials stretching far back in time…
‘Where be Giants?’…‘Where be Giants?’…
County Antrim, Tuesday, 14th June, 2022 *** ‘In the land of the blind the one eyed man is king.’ *** *** Clochan na bhFomharach, being, ‘Stones of the Fomorians’, who
The Worm-Word and I : ZEROThe Worm-Word and I : ZERO
In Part One, we looked at how most of our daytime consciousness is made up of actual words that are spoken within. This can be quite a revelation if we
The Worm-Word and I : TWOThe Worm-Word and I : TWO
In part one, we looked at a simple but effective technique to remove us from the ‘head chatter’ of the flow of verbalised thoughts in our mind. Use of the
Caged butterliesCaged butterlies
Berthe Morisot 1875 I love antique fans… there is something about them that has always fascinated me. I remember vividly standing in tears at Harewood House at an exhibition many
Coming of ageComing of age
I have had my fair share of love letters in my time. Possibly more than my fair share, not that I would complain. There is something timeless and special about
Fresh airFresh air
I had an odd and unexpected encounter today. One of those chance meetings that seem small and unimportant yet which leave a mark deeper than we realise at the time.
Last Call for Castlerigg…Last Call for Castlerigg…
* Tarot Card – The Fool: Penetrated Egoic Nature results in a ‘reckless fool’. * ‘There and back again…’ * The Road goes ever on and on Down from the
A rift in realityA rift in reality
We were up at the crack of dawn, not because there had been too much wine the night before, which might have been expected during an evening in an Italian
Fruits of Balance…Fruits of Balance…
* … “‘Greater’ is just as perplexing as ‘space’ and ‘colour’.” “It contains the concept of consumption.” “Yet, is not necessarily overjoyed at the idea.” “Perhaps it is just issuing
Petals of the RosePetals of the Rose
* Close your eyes, relax and prepare for an inner journey, breathing deeply and easily. You stand on a green mound by a sunlit sea. Far below you is a
Fruits of Form…Fruits of Form…
* … “‘Space’ is difficult.” * * “What we call space might not actually be spacious.” * * “‘Specious Space’? Nice…” * * “Like, what we call colour, might not
Water babiesWater babies
Angel fish was in his accustomed place where he waits every morning, knowing that as soon as I have opened the doors for the dog, he will be fed. Ani
Fruits of Force…Fruits of Force…
* … “Shouldn’t ‘bigger’ be ‘greater’?” * * “Only, if something can be smaller than something else, yet, still greater.” * * “It’s difficult to think of anything.” “I can
A Journey at SolsticeA Journey at Solstice
I wrote this a few years ago after a journey through the English countryside one Solstice. As the vernal equinox marks the turning of the year once again, I thought
Foregone Conclusion…Foregone Conclusion…
* There are approximately one hundred billion stars in our galaxy. There are approximately one hundred billion galaxies in our universe. How many stars? Too many to count… Yet every