Watching a peregrine falcon drop out of the sky, fast as lightning, I thought, this can only be magic. I have been reading about witches, and the word has stuck, occupying my thoughts during my morning stroll. Do you ever find yourself yearning for mystery and magic, or is it just me? I have often wondered why so many of us are drawn to fantasy. Why grown adults lose themselves in stories of wizards and dragons, hidden realms and ancient castles. Why Arthurian legends still e

Yesterday I returned to Rosslyn Chapel for the first time since 2012. I had forgotten how beautiful this little chapel is, the lace stone carvings, the peaceful atmosphere. One of the things I appreciate most is the care with which the chapel is protected. Visitors book timed slots, so only a limited number of people are inside at any one time, and photography and filming are not permitted, so everyone can be in the space without the frenzy of phones and cameras. In a world w

Last week I was in Weston-super-Mare for a few days. It was my first time there. It was the equinox weekend and I had many activities planned, but by day two I was exhausted for no apparent reason. I felt drained and out of sorts without knowing why. On the third morning I woke up and asked spirit: What's happening to me? The answer came straight back. The tide. So I looked it up. Weston-super-Mare sits on the Bristol Channel, which has one of the most extreme tidal ranges