So why chairs? Well, came the reply, when I was a little fella I used to watch an RTE programme called “Hands”. To my mind it was the finest television programme ever made; I still think this – and, I’ve watched a lot of tele over the years. Anyway, one of the...
“This is the work for those who are skilled and peaceful, who seek the good: May they be able and upright, straightforward, of gentle speech and not proud. May they be content and easily supported, unburdened with their senses calmed. May they be wise, not...
The remains of the Ash log sat on the grass outside the workshop, staring at me. I was trying hard not to show any interest, but it knew differently, and was getting quite smug about it. I looked anywhere but out the door, examining every aspect of my little island,...
I walked in the dark, just before dawn, and stood on a little hill feeling the wind pass over me, fresh and free – blowing away all thoughts and concerns. As I stood, listening to the world awaken and come to life, I lamented the fact I no longer see or hear...
He saw her standing in the middle of a sea of stranded starfish, and as he approached she bent down and gently lifted one up. “What are you doing ?” “I’m saving the starfish! I could use a little help,” she said with a smile. “But,...
“There is nothing you can see that is not a flower; there is nothing you can think that is not the moon.” Matsuo Basho As I push the blade of the knife into the wood it slides along the surface and straight into my thumb – FUPPIT, I shout in my head. I hold my breath,...
