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Blessings

January often sees me turning reflective, seeking out essayists like Kathleen Jamie and Alistair McIntosh, to give me the words and images to navigate the dark winter days. Old folk songs sing of the โ€˜ghostsโ€™ that visit us at this … Continue reading

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Castles

I read Kathleen Jamieโ€™s book of essays, Surfacing, over January. As you would expect from Jamie, itโ€™s a beautiful selection. She explores the life transitions going on in her own family against the background of an archaeological dig in Alaska, … Continue reading

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