There’s a peculiar kind of illness that has nothing to do with the body. It creeps in behind the eyes and presses down behind the ribs. It isn’t caused by lack of fresh air or poor hydration or an overlong breakfast. It’s spiritual, or at least — if that’s too much for polite company — … Continue reading The Swept Place: Why Some Churches Feel Wrong
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James’ Bark & Bite: The Ash Tree
I have an enduring love for the countryside, especially those areas filled with ancient, brooding trees that seem to harbour their own secrets. One such tree caught my eye in the charming town of Cockermouth, Cumbria (UK). Its gnarled bark and twisted branches bore an uncanny resemblance to the features of an old witch, a … Continue reading James’ Bark & Bite: The Ash Tree
Daffodil
I sit beneath a Maple tree, eating sandwiches, and drinking tea. Wordsworth's I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud encapsulates the whimsical journey of a solitary stroller who stumbles upon a field of daffodils, turning loneliness into lyrical wonder. But let's face it, if clouds wandered around, they'd likely have more on their minds than daffodils. … Continue reading Daffodil
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