nature – Morwenna Blackwood, Author

Moths

I wonder about moths. They need (moon)light to navigate their lives, even to the point of perceiving which way is up. Presumably, they recognise the cold quality of the light of the moon. Yet, in the early morning, as I commute through country lanes under a clear January sky, while the moon sits on high,Continue reading “Moths”

A Metaphor for Everything

A stretch of long, straight road, with a 50mph limit. There are double white lines up the whole length of the road, because there are a lot of twists, turns and adjoining roads. Open farmland, edged with old trees, surround. It’s just after 7am, and mine is the only vehicle in sight. It’s a warm,Continue reading “A Metaphor for Everything”

What Are We Going To Have For Tea?

It was an anniversary of my Mum’s death recently. She died not long before my son – K – was born. On the day of the anniversary, I didn’t really feel sad – I was getting on with things as usual – so I felt bad for not feeling sad when everyone else was feelingContinue reading “What Are We Going To Have For Tea?”