I have a tendency to be a hermit, and of late, I've had more reasons than usual to hide from the world as much as possible. But it's autumn, and … [Read more...] about Into the dark witchwood looking for the cabin of Cato the witch
Journal
View of Bath From Solsbury Hill
Bath is a an utterly gorgeous British town, with architecture ranging from the Roman to the present, with a firm roots in the Edwardian and Georgian … [Read more...] about View of Bath From Solsbury Hill
Old Sheldon Church Ruins, ravaged by war, haunted by a saddened mother
The ruins of old Sheldon Church, in Beaufort County, South Carolina is one of the more lovely abandoned places you can find. Destroyed once by the … [Read more...] about Old Sheldon Church Ruins, ravaged by war, haunted by a saddened mother
The Green Man of the Parish Church of St Katharine in Holt
When my lady moved to a house just outside of Holt, in Wiltshire we saw this Green Man on the church down the road as a sign. My business has operated … [Read more...] about The Green Man of the Parish Church of St Katharine in Holt
For the love of witches
MY FIRST MEMORY OF THE WORD WITCH happened when I was young, maybe five or six, though it's likely I’d heard of witches in fairy tales before … [Read more...] about For the love of witches
Feeling like Vermeer at Philipsburg Manor
I love Vermeer, his paintings that is. This photo was taken at Philipsburg Manor in Sleepy Hollow, New York. The real Sleepy Hollow, which is as much … [Read more...] about Feeling like Vermeer at Philipsburg Manor
The Devil’s Chair at Avebury
Top: One of the southern entrance stones to Avebury, with the Devil's Chair in the center Folklore and legends abound with the standing stones of … [Read more...] about The Devil’s Chair at Avebury
The Rock of Cashel: Where Patrick introduced the King of Munster to a new god
The Rock of Cashel was begun in the 11th century, and became the seat of the kings of Munster. It was there that St. Patrick converted them to … [Read more...] about The Rock of Cashel: Where Patrick introduced the King of Munster to a new god
Clanging chains outside the House of Seven Gables
Was it the house that inspired the story? Quite likely so, but even if not, the link between the Turner-Ingersoll Mansion in Salem, Massachusetts and … [Read more...] about Clanging chains outside the House of Seven Gables
The Daily Ramble: The River Chew at Pensford, Somerset
The village of Pensford is in Somerset, Great Britain. We stumbled upon it in search of the Stanton Drew stone circles, and were mesmerized … [Read more...] about The Daily Ramble: The River Chew at Pensford, Somerset
A Halloween song plus bonus … on fictionalizing your life, Bob Dylan’s mask, the melancholic nature of the Brits, a 16th lutist channelled by Ed Sheeran and the bravery of Jeff Flakes
A Halloween gift for our readers. Edgar A. Poe's To One in Paradise, based on the Enigma Variations by Edward Elgar, performed by the author as a part … [Read more...] about A Halloween song plus bonus … on fictionalizing your life, Bob Dylan’s mask, the melancholic nature of the Brits, a 16th lutist channelled by Ed Sheeran and the bravery of Jeff Flakes
On Death
Top: West Kennet Long Barrow, part of the the Avebury World Heritage Site in Great Britain, with Silbury Hill in the distance. While most of the … [Read more...] about On Death
A Time Traveler’s Primer
It’s midnight, I’ve been walking. I’m staring up at my bedroom window, one dim light shining through. The same window I looked out on as child. I’ve … [Read more...] about A Time Traveler’s Primer
Dear Mr. Musk: Before starting your own Utopia, perhaps you should take a look at history?
New Harmony, Indiana was the site of two utopian experiments. The beauty of the town is intact, thanks to a sweet old lady with oil money to spend. … [Read more...] about Dear Mr. Musk: Before starting your own Utopia, perhaps you should take a look at history?
Answering Glastonbury’s call
I'M SITTING OUTSIDE AT THE MOCHA BERRY CAFE, talking to Vickie Steward, author of one of the most eclectic blogs out there, about one of the most … [Read more...] about Answering Glastonbury’s call
The Secret Life of Photographers and Trees
I live in southern Illinois. The middle of nowhere. There's not much in the way of dramatic subject matter to shoot around here. Once spot looks … [Read more...] about The Secret Life of Photographers and Trees
