Not many people know this, but I was born in Uganda and lived there for the first twelve years of my life. I have now settled in a part of Herefordshire where my father’s ancestors lived and worked, which feels a bit like coming home – but Africa is still in my blood. It saddens [...]
Somewhere amongst the archives of the old Aspen House diary is a story that I like, and I have been reminded of it recently after seeing cider being made on one of the local farms. It’s the story of a Herefordshire wagoner whose wages were paid partly in cider. I’ve looked for it but, with [...]
When it comes to making pickles, the unseasonably warm weather has nearly caught me out. Fooled by the mildness of the last few weeks, it hadn’t really struck me that the cauliflower and courgette season should be over by now, until I was told at our local farm shop that the last of these vegetables [...]
A couple of weeks ago, I spotted something on the TV that gave me hope in my continuous search for the truth in all things. It was a brief conversation between two women, one describing herself as a dietician and the other a marketing consultant. The dietician asked the marketing consultant to explain the story [...]
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The date today is the momentous 11/11/11, except in America of course, where they do things differently and, in the case of dates, back-to-front. Over there, it’s 11/11/11. I feel that such a symbol of accord can only be good news. Of late, I have found much to admire across the pond, and the latest [...]
Last week, on Channel 4’s 4thought.tv, the question has been asked, “Could your God be a woman?” I find it hard to believe that, in the 21st Century, facing the imminent collapse of ecosystems and social systems alike, we are wasting time on such inane matters. To start with, the question is fatuous. If I [...]