Learning that time can sing
Hale Bopp teddy bear and the Pawky Duchess of Lost in Mossgrove garden. Quote: From ‘Gliff’ by Ali Smith
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Flights of ideas
Mossgrove bird table, yesterday, To play this short film, please click here. Music credit: Sandy Denny, Who knows where the time goes Flights of ideas: Robin Hynd, Ali Smith, Alyne … Continue reading Flights of ideas
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A passage from Gliff by Ali Smith.
a single word
I am reading Gliff, a novel by Ali Smith. There is such wonder, inventiveness and beauty in her use of language. Here is one sentence:
Wintering wildfowl populations
In 2014 I visited Carsebreck curling pond. It is a very special place now populated by wintering wildfowl rather than people. I made a film but was never truly happy … Continue reading Wintering wildfowl populations
‘It’s good to hear your voice’
Whilst staying at Walnut Grove I read ‘How to be both’ by Ali Smith. It is a wonderful novel that reminds us why Art is so important in our lives. … Continue reading ‘It’s good to hear your voice’
‘On page 340 there is a smudged fingerprint’
I read with interest the Scotland on Sunday review of Ali Smith’s Summer. It will be my next read, along with Richard Holloway’s new book.
Scottish women writers who showed me the way
I have just ordered this book. I am so looking forward to reading it: Some of the women writers who have shown me the way, include: Kathleen Jamie [click on … Continue reading Scottish women writers who showed me the way