“After all the restrictions are removed, when Covid is finally defeated, I hope that some of Orkney’s funky musicians get together, put on a gig, play that funky music”
On Being Ourselves Again
Letters: ‘Coals to Newcastle’
“It’s tempting to think that, just maybe, OIC are importing stone from Oban ( yes, you read that right), to underline the ‘need’ to extend the quarry in Orkney”
Week Five – One Day At A Time
“.The car went in for its M.O.T…..Mike cycled home. Normally, he’d get a taxi back…..these days, a taxi isn’t a good idea. Cycling was probably better for him anyway!”
‘Sinking and Melting’
“It started when The Orkney News published an article about an exhibition”
A Cautionary Tale
“On Christmas Day, 2019 , we went on the RSPB ‘Birdy Walk’ by Stenness Loch. “
To The Broch – And Beyond……..
“A path less trodden can be found by going through the Broch, and through a gate, to walk along the coast. “
An Appreciation of John Hedges: An Archaeologist
“The man I spoke with on that evening was very knowledgeable, and was keen to share and discuss his knowledge. And yet, when speaking with me, he was just – himself.”
Another Wizard Wheeze
“I have bad eyesight, which means that I find it difficult to see the steps at either end of the concrete path in front of our house.”
Week Four – One Day At A Time
“January the Twenty-fourth…..there’s sunlight – moonlight – starlight and ….snowlight…….”
The Orkney Folk Festival Rises Above Adversity – Again!!!
“Last year was the first time in 38 years that the festival had ever been called off, and no one thought for a second that they would have to do it again for a second consecutive year.”
