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December: See the giant's breath

A year through my window

January 1, 2019

Where I write

My favourite place for writing is in bed. When up and dressed I sit in a doorway.

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Snowing again March 18 2018

December – White Christmas or Fake Snow?

December 22, 2018

December: once upon a time the tenth month in the early Roman calendar. If you have read any of my posts covering the months of the year this will come as no surprise.

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Colmer's Hill November

9+ things to like about November

November 28, 2018

Poor old November. Poems have been written about its lack of personality. Yet it’s a month full of ordinary magic.

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October: a gallery of change

October 29, 2018

From sea-swimming to the threat of snow – October in the Northern Hemisphere brings dramatic changes

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October – when did eight become ten?

October 26, 2018

October, now familiar as the tenth month – derives its name from its position as month eight in the ancient Roman calendar. Continue reading “October – when did eight become ten?”

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Damson Heart

September – The Seventh Month

September 23, 2018

The ninth month in the Gregorian calendar is remarkable for being linked to the number seven. Continue reading “September – The Seventh Month”

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A Dahlia in Bridport 28 August 2018

What do I think I know about … August?

August 29, 2018

1.  August was named in honour of the Emperor Augustus. Continue reading “What do I think I know about … August?”

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Gaius Julius Caesar (sort of)

July – the month of Julius

July 27, 2018

Julius Caesar was born in the month of Quintilis. It was renamed in his honour just before he was murdered.   Continue reading “July – the month of Julius”

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a shadow image of the author in the middle of a lane on the summer solstice

What do I know about June?

June 22, 2018

June marks the middle of the year… Continue reading “What do I know about June?”

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Among the bluebells West Dorset 6 May 2018

The Mysteries of May #1: The Name

May 30, 2018

‘You ask where I think the name of May comes from? Its origin’s not totally clear to me.’ (Ovid) 

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