No matter their colour, a simple bunch of tulips is always welcome, with their quiet freshness and stunning simplicity. A vase full of tulips never fails to delight, even as they quietly fade ... Quite unlike many other flowers, over time tulips fade with elegance, beauty and grace, such as these lovely red ones above, whose blooms matured with ever increasing richness … Continue reading Elegantly Fading Tulips
Art
A Tuesday in Tune
As I write this, I am listening to the hauntingly beautiful sounds of “Elevazione” by Domenico Zipoli, which I have played over and over today, its depth and beauty a perfect accompaniment to the dark and light tones of my day. My computer keyboard wants to make music with its words, to capture at length … Continue reading A Tuesday in Tune
A Remarkable Man: Richard Demarco, CBE
On 22 March 2014 I wrote a short piece, in honour of a man I am proud to call a friend, which I ‘published’ onto the Facebook social media platform, in order that others might read it too. My short note was received with gratitude and favour by those who hold Richard in high esteem, as … Continue reading A Remarkable Man: Richard Demarco, CBE
Ifafa and the Violinist
Update, Tuesday 2 January 2018 Looking back through some of my blog posts, I reread this diary note and felt that it was time to reveal who the 'mystery' violinist is, whom I met with his delightful wife when he was performing at a recital at Monteviot House, near to where we currently live.
When we can see the beauty in a flower
This small piece was first 'published' via The White Space at http://www.facebook.com/thewhitespace on 25 January 2015. I copy it here, for anyone who needs to be reminded of beauty, or to receive a hug of understanding in their moment of difficulty. ~ : ~ When we can see the beauty in a flower, it says more about … Continue reading When we can see the beauty in a flower
The Holly Tree Tales 