Friday, January 02, 2009

The silence, lost and greens.

Happy New Year, everyone. Wonderful winter posts worth checking out from Box Elder and Elspeth Thompson

1. Silence in the woods. Even our breathing seems intrusive. Then, a woodpecker hammers and a flock of geese across the valley calls.

2. Wandering mapless and watchless, we lose ourselves in the woods. We taste paths, hit roads and retrace our steps.

3. Sitting stout fishcakes on a bed of wilted leeks with ginger.

Morning, errands and entertainment.

1. I murmur an acknowledging greeting to a passing bin man. He is a well brought-up African and replies with eye contact and a warm 'Goo...