The death of his mother when he was only 9 devastated his happy childhood. In his own words, it seemed that “the great continent had sunk like Atlantis beneath the sea.” He was left with a life of meaninglessness and despair.
Continue reading “December Turned to May”
Tucked away in a quiet part of Hampshire, nestling in the narrow lanes beneath the northern slopes of the South Downs, lies a place of pilgrimage for lovers of the natural world.
Continue reading “Gilbert White’s Selborne”
The secret of a contented life is to learn how to end the day well. Nature’s ‘Evensong’ has some lessons for us.
Continue reading “Nature’s Evensong”
Suddenly my attention is caught by this scene outside the window. I stop work and look out in wonder upon this fantastic display. Continue reading “Watching the Clouds”
