In a corner of our garden, just where the conservatory joins the brick wall of the house, a mysterious plant has taken root. It has elongated, slightly furry leaves that lie flat close to the ground, and tall slender stems, about 12 inches high, producing multiple branching flower heads. Despite its elegant, aspirational appearance, it… Continue reading…
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Café, with People
We pick a dull morning in November 2015 for my first go at a café. Pete and I drive to the New Forest, to a wildlife park set among tall trees. We arrive early, at 12pm, so there won’t be many people about, and we choose a table out of the direct glare of the… Continue reading…
Getting Better: The Science Part (1)
Here’s how the miracle happened. It’s such a totally cool miracle, it’s got scientific references…(see end of post) 1. J, wife of friend and newly trained nutritional therapist, persuades sceptical, grumpy Anna (who is pretty ill at this point) to write out a detailed medical history, describe all the treatments she’s tried, muster the results of… Continue reading…
Clothes and Legs
Each morning in my blacked-out room, I’d put on my uniform layers: socks, leggings, long-sleeved top, lined velvet jacket, long full skirt. If I was well enough to go for walks at dawn and dusk, I’d add, before I went outside, a long coat, hat, and calf-length boots – summer and winter alike. But now… Continue reading…
Back to the light
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