Tag Archives: Norman MacCaig

Toad in the log pile

I was moving logs from the chopping block to the log store. The wood had been chopped the day before and a toad had taken up residence. I almost didnโ€™t see him, then he was there, and completely impossible to … Continue reading

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One of the Many Days

Autumn is here. It was dark coming back from Brownies with Little Owl and her friend last night. Black clouds scudded across the sky. I was hustled and bustled by the wind on my bike this morning. One minute I … Continue reading

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Goodbyes

The house is full of boxes. I’m feeling wistful about leaving Scotland. There are many things I will miss but some things I wonโ€™t. I wonโ€™t miss the wind that inhabits Edinburgh all year round. It stalks the tall streets … Continue reading

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