A Good Scent from a Strange Mountain
Open Arms His face turned to me now, and I could not draw a breath. I thought for a moment that my first impression of him had been correct. He was a ghost and this was the moment he would carry me away with him. My breath was gone, never to return. But he did not...
Crossroads
"I never liked Santa Claus. I thought he was scary and creepy. I had a problem with him. But the look on those little girls' faces, when they caught sight of the reindeer and the sleigh - I don't think I'll ever see more pure wonder and joy. The girls' eyes were just...
Gregsploitation
Greg (played by Nicholas Braun in Succession) is suing Greenpeace, so I thought I'd run a fundraiser for him. I've assumed he likes a mix of 90s hip hop and instrumental hip hop, so here it is! If you like Rakim, Guru (Gang Starr), The Beastie Boys, Gift of Gab...
Waterlog
There is no anti-depressant quite like sea-swimming, and Holkham is where I usually go when I’m feeling sad. Striking out into the enormous expanse of cold sea, over the vast sands, I immerse myself like the fox ridding himself of his fleas. I leave my devils on the...
Damned If I Do
The Appropriation of Cultures “What in the world do you need a truck for?” Sarah asked. She stepped over to the counter and poured herself another cup of coffee, then sat back down at the table with Daniel. “I’m not buying the truck. Well, I am buying a truck, but...