Kitchen Inspiration: at the Seamus Heaney Homeplace

Sometimes ‘the music of what happens’, as Seamus Heaney put it, sings out rather beautifully. For example, the timing of … More

Books, bakes, baroque & blossoms: best of ’25.

Usually I refrain from end of year reviews. This year I decided to buck that trend, and indulge, in the … More

There is something about the light of the sun and the lengthening of shadows over the last few days that … More

Here it is: the first day of March again. As ever, time seems to be flying. As it happens, on … More

This is the final post in Twelvetide, a series to mark the Twelve Days of Christmas. It’s been quite a … More

Green spaces in urban environments are sanctuaries. Whatever the season, it’s always a delight to find a park in a … More

Writing each day this Twelvetide I have been learning things. Here is one of them: there is treasure to be … More

There are books in just about every corner of my house. As artefacts, they are connected emotionally to different places … More

December 26th sees the beginning of the Twelve Days of Christmas. I’ve decided to mark this ancient tradition by posting … More

This is the final week in our Advent journey. We have reached the Meditation for the Fourth Sunday, bringing together … More