There's a Millennium Falcon built in Lego on the side my drum in the far corner which I banged loud with Pride Evidence of music which is a passion as you'll know my PS Five and TV - this is a place I go to while away the hours that I have when being me be that music, games or writing - it is a place to be
November 11, 2022
A place to be
October 29, 2022
A good nap

I'm curled in a circle in my little bed on the floor in the room where I rest my head when I'm not barking or running instead as mostly I need a good nap I'm curled and I'm comfy and that's a no-brainer as with anything else I'd be quite the complainer for comfortable snoozes I'm a canine campaigner as mostly I need a good nap
September 28, 2022
Mouse repatriation
We'd heard scampering for several days and the evidence was there crumbs in all the cupboards as our food they'd come to share But really they weren't welcome so we brought some humane traps and tempting them with biscuits we caught the little chaps Then one by one I introduced them to the garden there to learn the repatriation one way trip and never to return
September 27, 2022
Mapping the past
September 19, 2022
Peace found
Had ten days last month for wonderful things to all bring a joy and pull at heartstrings Places to visit and things to see there taking photos to later re-live and re-share Ten days of staycation what more could I need when living in Sussex for this life that I lead? As Sussex has all the 'joie de vivre' I desire with its people and places and things I admire So whenever a moment affords this release I'm happy in Sussex as at home I find peace
August 30, 2022
Wavefall
July 6, 2022
Homeward bound II
When away in a city that's far from my home a comforting thought there to hold is that homeward I'll head and I'm never removed too far from the warmth of that fold For no matter how much pleasure derived or enjoyment from being away it's always the best to be homeward bound I would say at the end of the day
June 20, 2022
Two bridges
June 16, 2022
Tarmount Shepherds

Now where people park their cars on tarmac for some shopping once stood an open field where you'd oft see sheep a-hopping A shepherd's hut stood to the south close to its southern border fenced in with wooden latticework to keep the sheep in order On Tarmount Lane in Shoreham town the shepherd's field you'd see for many years with grazing for the sheep that wandered free
May 8, 2022
Reversing the loop
Six miles and thirteen thousand steps reversed, the loop's still fine as this quite pleasant circuit is something wholly mine Takes around two hours with a few stops in between to savour once again the views amongst the best I've seen For this is Sussex and my home we share a synergy taking full advantage of each other's company
May 5, 2022
Becoming rested
And so it was with week of sun the holiday was true begun and this no brainer not to shun for it afforded hours of fun whether walking or a run many miles with evening done for cooling down and sunset come and no apology for pun afforded by the words now spun the rested and appeased become
May 3, 2022
Shoreham my home
Through a gap in the bushes I spied Shoreham town nestled there under the Downs twixt me and the sea safe there in the lea the bearer of treasure and crowns
May 2, 2022
Chalky
These chalky trails on Sussex loam in these green hills above my home are quite the best so many times I will return as they are mine and with a joy I'll shout aloud this is my Sussex and I'm proud
April 20, 2022
Sussex my home
From up here with this vista three sixty turn around I can see the hills I've walked upon on this fair Sussex ground Some are many miles away feint shadows in the mist but all of them both near and far my feet have trod and kissed For this kingdom is my Sussex with its flint and chalky sod all its hills and pastures touched by the hand of God So whenever opportunity gives me the power to roam I offer up a prayer of thanks that Sussex is my home
February 21, 2022
Sorting through the years
Our house in turmoil this weekend as boxes from the eaves were sorted through by offspring for memories that time leaves Precious things forgotten rekindled smiles and joy a purpose served, remembered by three girls and a boy
February 3, 2022
Of fortune and privilege
A horse wandered slow on the golden foreshore as the sun diamonds shone on the sea and high on the shingle the wolf wagged his tail with my two daughters and me Eastward we wandered this vista beside our fortune and privilege known a walk on the beach in winter sunshine here in Sussex this place that is home
December 24, 2021
Christmas Eve
5 of 5 in the Jemverse series ‘The week before Christmas’
Christmas Eve Friday is here at long last let the japes and the cheer now begin for this family together as it has now forever is bursting with laughter and grin For this is our happiness and nothing less cathartic and wondrous and free all six here as one for plenty of fun to share with this great family
December 21, 2021
Obi the Squidge
2 of 5 in the Jemverse series ‘The week before Christmas’
Obi the Squidge is a dog of small stature but although his legs may be short he knows what is what and the good life he's got and he's fast enough not to be caught Obi the Squidge has a brain that is cunning so when he sees something he's not allowed he waits til time's right and then out of sight makes off with the prize feeling proud
December 20, 2021
Two-balls Wolfgang
December 19, 2021
Lamp stand lovely
December 14, 2021
Tidy up done

It was long overdue so I gave it a spruce chucked out all the old magazines dusted the shelves and tidied things up got the cobwebs and grime in the seams Gave it a hoover, well the carpet at least sorted my pens and the books got a new cushion for my swivel desk chair swept out the crannies and nooks
December 13, 2021
Tri-haiku XXXVI (Warmth of weekends)
The warmth of weekends cosy from winter blankets bodes well to the week So with high spirits Monday comes with gusto here cocooned I embrace And the warm embers envelope and protect me as the week proceeds
December 10, 2021
Stations
With its long reach this station clad with many journeys I have had Over the years to different places some with airs and some with graces Quiet, it exudes a charm which here has never done me harm
December 8, 2021
Tidy up coming

My room could use a tidy up as it's looking fairly grim indicative that more or less tis only room I'm in As it's here that I'm most comfortable most days throughout the year for my music and my writing and my games which bring me cheer But now it needs a tidy up some TLC from me too get rid of all the rubbish and yes, some space to free
December 4, 2021
Measure on measure
November 28, 2021
Home Alone

Today I'm here and home alone 'Cos Harry Potter's not my thing at least not live performance with encouragement to sing 'Cos that's where all my family have gone today save me swanning off to London so I have the day quite free Yes, there will be music a no brainer there, and games and perhaps a little snooze as the forecast is for rain
November 19, 2021
Days Gone

In Regency Square where once stood the Pier Victorian splendour still evident here but time has moved on and the 360 high is now the feature high up in the sky Yet standing here now the future I hold is recalling the heyday ('cos yes, I'm that old) when the West Pier still stood as a visual feast besting the new one a mile to the east
October 2, 2021
Tri-haiku XXXIV (the familiar)
The familiar just like a comfort blanket all uniquely mine Something I cling to to remind me that today everything is peace And I breathe easy with familiarity born of pure content