Monique Sliedrecht
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The morning is cold. A light sparkly dusting of frost covers the ground and the clear blue sky reveals the stars and waning slice of moon above. It is 8:30 and it is already getting lighter out, a rosy orange glow graces the horizon- evidence
At this late and magical hour, I decided to go out for a walk - something I used to do quite often when the moon was full and shining bright. I would go out without a lantern, my eyes easily adjusting to see the way ahead and much more besides
Hello to all of you who are listeningThis is a special short episode, different from the others,for this Christmas Day.I hope everyone is having a lovely time, whether with familyand friends, or if you’re self-isolating, or wherever you are
Before the windstorms recently, we had the good sense (or the tree surgeon had the good sense!) to come and cut the tops of some of the trees near the bungalow here. They were growing too close to the electricity wires.So the guys came in wit
It’s early. A pigeon coos loudly outside my open window, bringing me to some level of consciousness. As I struggle to open my sleepy eyes, I nestle under the warm covers and my mind slowly wanders from dream to practical thoughts about the da
Yesterday afternoon, at around 3:00, just before sunset, a friend and I made a spur-of-the-moment decision to drive up to the most northerly point on the UK mainland, Dunnet Head. It was such a beautiful, crisp, bright day, it seemed a shame no
If ever one needed to clear one’s head, the northeast of Scotland is a good place to come. The wind will clear the cobwebs in no time!This week I went down to Inverness to get an MOT (annual roadworthiness certificate) on the car as some thin
It’s morning. I wake up slowly to the pitter patter of rain against the windows and slate rooftop and eventually make my way down the hall to the kitchen for a cup of coffee. As I wait for the kettle to boil I notice that the rain has eased u
Late morning’s pale blue sky is painted with sweeps of bright white cloud. Or as Vermeer said, white is never really white if you look hard enough. There are faint signs of yellow, magenta, blue, and violet that come through.It’s a clear day
It’s the end of October and the weather is turning. I stepped out and felt the blustery autumn wind on my face, still warm for this time of year, the rain was beginning to fall lightly on my cheeks. I walked down past the castle to the beach.
The air is still this morning, as though waiting with baited breath. There are shoots of growth popping up and the days are welcoming in more warmth and light.It is Easter time - a moveable feast based on the lunisolar calendar which reflects
I just finished doing some morning stretches for the first time in a while! Oof. My muscles are certainly tight. To be honest, they are the complete opposite of flexible. However, doing the exercises and full breathing felt good and made me
The north of Scotland is generally very sparse when it comes to trees. Being so close to the sea make this a landscape that cannot sustain their growth so easily due to the wild winds and salty air. However, I am fortunate to have a few trees
The Pentland Firth in the far north of Scotland is known to be one of the roughest stretches of tide in the world. There have been many a shipwreck in these terrifying cross currents, with very few unable to survive the frigid waters.I rememb
It is 25 years ago today that my friend and colleague confirmed the purchase of the historic Freswick Castle in the far north of Scotland, the place where the Wayfarer Trust was born and my life took on a whole new trajectory.And it was suppos
A small orange yellow light blinks it’s way along the top road, across the open view of the living room window, distinctly noticeable in the blackness of the early morning.The sand truck.It must be icy out there.I’m certainly feeling the chi
On the plane at London Gatwick, I mentally prepared myself for the long flight ahead, sending final texts to people in the UK, and making a call before putting the phone into flight mode. A woman came and dropped down in the seat beside me, sho
It’s a new week and the beginning of a new month.As I sit here and write, I have a clear view out of a large window onto a frosty landscape. The sky is bright blue and the sun is spreading a golden light over the frozen earth. The tree branche
Some snow has finally fallen - enough to satisfy this Canadian-born woman’s heart for now. The distant homes look like house-shaped igloos against the horizon, their roofs blanketed by the white sparkling powder.We’ve gone through a range of
I was travelling to Thurso with a friend (we’re in the same bubble), to pick up a prescription. It was a nice enough day. No wind, no rain. Clear and cold. The drive to town seemed normal enough, though I sensed something felt different abo
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