The Fabled Night
This is a story about different perspectives of one event, out of which one well-known narrative emerged whose version is … Continue reading The Fabled Night
Author: Olivia Heminway
Green Gold
We all find different ways to escape the stresses of life. Some do yoga, some meditate, others find alcohol relaxes … Continue reading Green Gold
Turning
…Summertime is falling down and winter is closing inI’ll ply the fire with kindling and pull the blankets to my … Continue reading Turning
Sticks and Stones
Sticks (thin twigs to thick trunks) and stones (all sizes) are all we have up here in these mountains. Our … Continue reading Sticks and Stones
The Fire of St Anthony
Il fuoco di San Antonio. The fire of St Anthony. The skin burns with no visible burn; blisters form and … Continue reading The Fire of St Anthony
Free Thinking
It’s interesting to reflect back on the mood towards the beginning of the pandemic lockdown in March. I shared a … Continue reading Free Thinking
Difficult Decisions
With the reality of the virus being around for at least the coming year, countries are grappling with ways to … Continue reading Difficult Decisions
Baccelli
When we heard that a local farmer was willing to bring fresh produce to our village once a week during … Continue reading Baccelli
The Emperor’s Tower
Ozymandias I met a traveller from an antique land, Who said — “Two vast and trunkless legs of stone Stand … Continue reading The Emperor’s Tower
Recounting Our Chickens
A good friend of ours suggested housing a chicken coop and greenhouse under one roof. The greenhouse, which faces south, … Continue reading Recounting Our Chickens
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