I'm currently reading a book with this implausible title, by Charles Nevin. It's a wryly entertaining love letter to the county wher...

Sometimes words can be to much - or not enough.....farewell Lynn....a steady light amidst the brighter ones.....I love her unrehearsed smile...

When I heard of the death of the author Alan Sillitoe at the age of 82, I truly felt as if I had lost an old, unmet friend. Alan died yester...

Ella at her absolute best.......in my humble opinion m'lud....lol. Have a grand week all, I've just had a splendid break... I never ...

Philip Larkin has always been right up there amongst my favourite poets....his taciturn style has always struck a chord with me...and this c...

The Six Nations Rugby Competition has just finished here. France ran out worthy winners....Italy, despite some heroic games, were awarded th...

This is one of my favourite poems, such use of metaphor,imagery and emotion. This week I have been to my third funeral of the year and sad a...