The crashing waves at night make a ghostly sound. The sea disappears into the dark as far as the eye can see, yet the crashing waves abound whether we see them or not. Continue reading “On The Beach”
The Green Forest
It’s nice to be far from the madding crowd. Sitting, relaxing, and listening to birdsong, alone with nothing more than your thoughts. Continue reading “The Green Forest”
You’re Never Alone With A Tree
Some trees have been here for hundreds of years. They never complain, they just tree. If only they could talk. The things they must have seen, the changes, hundreds of years through snow, rain and sunshine. Continue reading “You’re Never Alone With A Tree”
Another Time Another Bench
Benchman went to see Another Time which is one of the pieces by sculpture artist Anthony Gormley. There are a few of these statues situated at various locations across the U.K. Continue reading “Another Time Another Bench”
A Room Full Of Books
Being in a room full of books is like being in a room with all of your friends. Each one is a conversation, full of memories or imaginations, telling stories to keep us enthralled. Continue reading “A Room Full Of Books”
Spending The Day With An Old Friend
There’s nothing wrong with spending the day at the graveside of an old friend or loved one. If we’re lucky they may even turn up in the flesh, so to speak. Continue reading “Spending The Day With An Old Friend”
Watching The Watcher
A lone house in the middle of nowhere. Someone is watching. Standing outside, menacing, intimidating and worrying. Who is it? What do they want? Continue reading “Watching The Watcher”
Northern Lights
I’ve always wanted to see the Northern Lights. A fascination of greens waving in the night time northern sky, certainly a sight to behold. Continue reading “Northern Lights”
Follow Your Dreams
It’s easily said, follow your dreams, but actually doing it is a lot harder or so it is believed. If there’s one piece of advice I could offer any young person then this is what it would be. Continue reading “Follow Your Dreams”
Switching On The Sunset
After a day of doing whatever you want, there’s nothing better than sitting at the coast side and watching someone come and turn on the sunset. Continue reading “Switching On The Sunset”