Category: Nature
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The Face in the Crystal Ball
I have an amethyst pyramid which I keep beside my computer. And beside the pyramid, I have a snowflake obsidian crystal ball. Both crystals stand out against all the technology and papers and other clutter that is around, but are always comforting. A natural energy to balance out the static electricity and artificial light from…
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View from the window: Raw Energy
Darkness made darker by bursts of pure light Shadows dance freely throughout the night With rhythmic crackles that sputter and roll And rumbles that course to your very soul No thunder, no rain, just plenty of bolts Containing, at least, three million volts Stay inside, stay safe, let the storm pass And do try to…
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Jamie’s Dream
Jamie had a dream A little dream, or so he thought Of a world so full of beauty Yet full of battles fought Jamie’s dream was pleasant With air so crisp and clear Yet pollutants were encroaching And growing ever near Jamie’s dream was full of life, Excitement, fun and vigour Yet a darkness was…
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Lanigeris aranea
The Earth was a totally different place around five million years ago. The creatures that lived on the Earth back then were somewhat different as well. Several looked similar to their modern-day counterparts, with one not-so-subtle difference. Back then, they were giants. And very woolly. Well some of them. The Woolly Mammoth is one of…
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View from the window: Meteorite in the garden
In a recent post, I described how I had been trapped in the bathroom after a meteorite had landed on the roof of the Mansion. It was quite a large meteorite, it must be said, and there were many smaller ones strewn across the Grinds. The image above shows one just outside the window, which,…