One Heck of a Homecoming

After an extended period of involuntary separation, followed by a long and winding  journey – from Europe, via New York … More

An Hour’s Gift

Every year the controversy arises anew: to continue setting the clocks back an hour in autumn (and forward in the … More

A Quest for Cushioned Comfort

The past couple of days, the skies have been perpetually covered in clouds and rain. But just days before, we … More

Squirrely Gig

A  few days ago, I strolled along a quiet street, among fallen leaves, overgrown hedges and manses, when I came … More

I’m with Fred

I think the Danes and Swedes are onto something; how to achieve world peace by giving it a name that … More

It’s All in the Gait

At my last podiatry appointment, I’d been alerted to the possibility of being called back to Dr G’s office to … More

Giving Thanks

So much to be appreciative for, on this day of Thanksgiving: the spectacularly blue sky that greeted us throughout the … More

The Truth About Recovery

Very often, people ask me if I’ve recovered from my injuries. Just as often, I am genuinely stumped, clueless about … More

Split Tracks

Under overcast skies, I returned to the mountain earlier this evening. I set off on the path leading up to … More

Ruminations on my body

I went for a long walk around the park this evening as the sun was gliding down peacefully, slipping behind … More