Easter: if you ask me, it’s about fire, sex and food. Isn’t everything? We’re the ones who left the cave empty, but we brought all our primal baggage out with us.
Keep readingApr 082012
Dec 232011
This porridge is lovely on a cold day because it’s warm and fruity and biscuity. It’s a special happy winter recipe that makes you feel all glowy and full of solstice cheer.
Keep readingOct 312011
May 282011
We’ve been getting a lot of visits recently from god botherers. Except that they’re not bothering god – I understand their own is quite pleased with them, and I don’t think the other gods give a toss. They’re bothering me.
Keep readingMar 182011
7pm UTC/GMT Saturday, the moon is its closest to earth this year – and on the night of the full moon :) one to watch….
Keep readingDec 252010
The Animal’s in there making dinner for our family & friends, Mini-MI is playing on the rug in front of the tree, and I’m loitering outside smoking (yes, I know, but I’m going to give up in 2011, ok?) rather than make the “xmas hates my face” speech to them again. Am I being a twat? Yes.
Keep readingJun 222009
Lay NAKED in fallen leaves full of SPIDERS, and pretended to be dead (with a big SWORD). Hung upside down from a TRAPEZE by my knees. Climbed into a giant BIRDCAGE & fought for a piece of CHOCOLATE. Brandished a SABRE in a mechanic’s PIT. Cast a MAGICK spell, SKYCLAD. Got repeatedly dropped into a TANK full of WATER. Burned my ARSE on a hot SKATE RAMP (it was a sunny day). If you want to see all the results, keep an eye on my portfolio page.
Keep readingMay 152009
Every year, the folk at Butser Ancient Farm celebrate Beltane (May Day) by burning a giant man made of twigs and straw. It’s a Gaelic tradition, with equivalents in Celtic & neopagan cultures, to mark the start of the summer. More importantly IMO, it’s a reason and a place to gather with people who like that kind of thing and celebrate the increasing warmth and light of evenings (in the Northen hemisphere anyway) at this time of year. Aside from the fascination & mild amusement I feel when I see a field full of people dressed up as druids/green men/maids
Keep reading