An idiosyncratic literary tour round English parks and gardens. The Writer in the Garden. Joining the Blackthorn Garden community. If you are a garden writer, or interested in therapeutic gardens.

Wednesday, 7 January 2015. If I Only Had Time. Where Do You Get Your Ideas? The article is a slightly abridged version of one I originally titled. If I Only Had Time. I thought you might like to see the full version of the article so I have included it below. If I only had time.

Thursday, 29 May 2008. At our short story evening Sara Maitland and Linda Cracknell both gave recommendations of their favourite short stories. And I will put them up on the blog as part of this list It would be fun and interesting to create a list of lots of stories for everyone to share. Blue Juice by Margo Lanigan,.

Saturday, July 16, 2011. Poetry and music at CatStrand this Wednesday - The Wood and the Water. Make the most of a summer evening of poetry and music as artists find creative ways to respond to aspects of rivers, seas and forests. Wednesday 20 July, at 7. Monday, May 30, 2011. The Shard Box selected by Scottish Libraries Summer Reads.

Friday, July 24, 2015. Late last January something happened. I was playing catch with a football in front of the house during halftime of a playoff game. James threw a deep one, and when I stretched out to make the catch on the run, I was stabbed in the hip with a bolt of pain. Since then the pain has gotten progressively worse, despite weeks of physical therapy. Why am I telling you this dear reader? Anyway, thanks for reading and stay tuned.