Wee Mary: this derelict house
I am often asked: ‘Why do you visit so many ruins?’ Generally followed by: ‘Why do you carry a teddy bear with you?’ I reply by stating that I am … Continue reading Wee Mary: this derelict house
Tag: loss
Softly, her little head doth lie
I am often asked: ‘Why do you visit so many ruins?’ Generally followed by: ‘Why do you carry a teddy bear with you?’ I reply by stating that I am … Continue reading Softly, her little head doth lie
a sculpture on the theme of loss
In the CANMORE archive I came across an old photograph of a sculpture. It seemed to me to be the very expression of sadness. The photograph was taken by John … Continue reading a sculpture on the theme of loss
Lived and Died in a Mausoleum
Mr. Reed built the tomb for his wife, who died in 1893, and proceeded to spend the next 12 years living inside of it, only going home to his Williamsburgh … Continue reading Lived and Died in a Mausoleum
mountain top
A film that struggles to begin with loss. made by a restless soul. Music credit: Somebody that I used to know – Gotye Clip credits: Moving Image Archive … Continue reading mountain top
PROXIMITY
The starter-motor failed Strathearn repaired I went on an A D V E N T U R E. I crossed bridge after bridge rain-soaked I arrived home to hear the … Continue reading PROXIMITY
How you belong to a place and each other
The week before last I took my 1959 Series II Land Rover to Strathearn Garage for some much needed attention. This garage is in Aberuthven about 10 miles south of … Continue reading How you belong to a place and each other
A firebrand returns
I have been listening to CARNAGE the latest album by Nick Cave made with the violinist Warren Ellis. It is both moving and harrowing and presents a world of loss … Continue reading A firebrand returns