Boring Space

I know a woman who decorates her house every five minutes. From pale blue dados to blushing pink borders. I have never said anything but her house is boring. The space is neither comforting nor vibrant it’s just clean. Modern interior design is not my taste. Bland colours and square kitchen islands do not speak … Read more

Private prayer.

I tried praying as a child, kneeling at the side of my bed and putting my hands together. I’d seen it in picture books, all be it that it was often blonde white children wearing dressings gowns their hair immaculately combed. I seen them do it. How hard could it be? I didn’t factor in … Read more

Easy edges.

I’ve been sleeping on the settee for three weeks. It’s not a bad thing only psychologically it feels like I haven’t slept for twenty one days. My shoulder fracture is getting better, but I still can’t drive or pull my socks up. I sat at the computer and asked the God of Kidneys to find … Read more

Hot Bot

The Buddhist monks walking through America with their rescue dog Aloka is an extraordinary sight. The calm they bring. Hundreds of people lining the road as they walk for Peace. Their orange robes wrapped round them through rain and snow. Quietly entering peoples hearts. Talking with children, accepting flowers, Aloka padding along beside them. The … Read more