When the Change Came launched successfully at the Vittle & Swig in Tunbridge Wells, on 15th December with Steve Antoni, Abegail Morley and Frances and Steve on saxophone and guitar, and a lovely audience – the collection is available now – order your
Blog – Sunday 30th October 2016
Hazel Over a week later and I am acutely aware of the ache of absence, a deepening sense of loss. But I don’t have to worry about her any more. No more trips to the hospital or the Home. I
Tuesday 18th October 2016
Mum dies at 01:45 And she dies in October. I remember Dad’s poem by that name, as I watch leaves turn and fall. Everything beautiful reminds me of you. There is a difference in the light today, somehow something has
Blog – Friday 14th October 2016
Hospital In this huge complex of decorated concrete, I am interested in only one person: Mum. Of course, everybody else here, has a loved one in their heart. Today I bring honey which she asked for by special request yesterday.
Hazel – by Steve Walter
Hazel (I) All the time she’s alive she’s still alive and I can hold back the tears. Of course that endless moment has to come. It will be an ellipsis, something will go on… +++ Hazel (II) I carry remains
Blog – Saturday 24th September 2016
In the last week we celebrated the victory of the Paralympics, the greats and their success. +++ A Saturday not a Friday blog. Mother seems to be dying… The moment is close. In a few hours the night will begin
Blog – Friday 16th September 2016
Back after a brief hiatus, while at St Ives, exploring Barbara Hepworth’s studio and garden as well as enjoying other galleries, coastlines, theatre and bars. Before we went away, I was delighted to get an invitation to a leadership
Blog – Friday 2nd September 2016
He is sitting at a pub bar, tapping out thoughts on his phone with his thumb – the measured, red blink of the break glass point on the wall, constantly monitoring for signs of smoke, of fire. +++ Remembering that
The Lone Piper – by Steve Walter
We know summer will fade, the year will end, family, friends and one-time lovers will die, lost somewhere in the cycle of moments together… yet even the Edinburgh Tattoo gives tribute to David Bowie, playing Life on Mars to the
August – by Steve Walter
One by one, tall heads of lavender are bobbing with the weight of bees as they cling, gather nectar, and leave… and you beside me in the sun, naked, except for lingerie. Today is the day – but we don’t
Blog – Friday 26th August 2016
Italian earthquake Our hearts go out to the families and friends of the victims of the natural disaster in Italy. The earthquake, 6.2 on the Richter Scale, most affected the towns and villages of Amatrice, Arquata, Accumoli and Pescara del
Blog – Friday 19th August 2016
Blog Friday 19th August 2016 Last Sunday we had a classy, Kew Gardens picnic, courtesy of Liz, with my daughter and friends, and visited The Hive, to empathise with all about bees. The gardens are such a magical place – beautiful