Archives for 2020

Strata and data and later.

Climbing the hill we could see the layers of history protruding from the rock face of an ancient mountain.

But we clarify this. The lower levels were ancient and the top ones as new as a plastic bottle .

“Let’s not get ahead of ourselves said the leader”

We still wonder what he meant!

I’ve just got to prove my mammoth vat of knowledge to you.

This, that and the other and more, and then there is the other thing.

Gazing at a sky displaying every type of star you could buy, blow soft kisses at invisible friends and creating new dance moves to favorite songs, are a few good alternatives.

But where would that get you? What sort of credit score!?

We are so happy and you will be too. Soon.

We’re inviting you to spend time telling the stories, the lifetime of experiences that only you have.

Yes! That’s right, it’s your chance and we’re listening.

After that, if you wish, you can borrow the bicycle and cycle around the estate a few times.

Then, dine with all of us.

Then of course, there is no need to make a donation!

Sailing across the higher peaks, we found the going smooth and restful.

Six women and five men were gathered by a big statue of the leader.

The region was known for its wise chiefs and executives.

This was the source of all good things.

Except of course, you guessed it, there were good things elsewhere which people knew little about

Write the wrong word twice, erase and start with a horizon as wide as the sky.

Not a good start to the writing retreat. At least that’s how it felt to begin with.

Then two days later I’d written two novels, a volume of short stories, seven marine articles and an ode to learning.

It was a dream that seamed to last for days.