Your writing is inspirational. Such a beautiful autumnal blanket you have woven for us. I feel truly blessed to have read it. Maybe one day I will write something so beautifully crafted as this.
Thank you Tamsyn, that’s a wonderfully kind thing to say and has really brightened my morning. Do write, and don’t worry about the crafting! I just let mine come out however it likes and always think what I’ve written is absolute rubbish but there’s always, miraculously, the kernel of something there. I promise you it’s the same for you x
Thank you Martin, that’s very kind. It makes me so happy to hear that, yet I always falter when it comes to the crunch, not knowing which of the topics would fit in, and how to structure it. Maybe one day though!
Alexandra, how absolutely lovely of you. Thank you. And please don’t underestimate how much it helps to know there are friends like you who share these odd obsessions and lines of enquiry and who understand why I want to keep them alive. Autumn blessings to you x
a recipe! As soon as I see that, I scroll to it. Then later with a cup of tea, I will savour the whole post. And dragons! They’ve been in my life lately & here you are! I’m a bit envious of your beautiful ancient churches xxx
I thought of you, Robyn, when I decided to include a recipe this time! If you try it, do let me know how you get on. It's an authentic Traveller one - well, in its original form - collected by a Romani historian. I don't have a Dutch oven but it would be interesting to try baking over a fire. As for the dragons in ancient churches - yes, we're very lucky, especially here in Norfolk. Well, I'm biased, but we do seem to have a lot! Enjoy your dragon moments and don't forget they can fly wherever they're needed x
I really enjoyed this post, lovely evocative writing. I was baptized at St Michael and All Angels church in Macclesfield, Cheshire and it is indeed set on top of a hill.
Thank you so much Dorothy - and thank you for backing up what might seem rather an incredible fact - about the hilltop locations of churches dedicated to St Michael - with your very own experience! x
I always learn so much from you when I read your writings, I only wish I could retain them!! I never knew that churches named St Michael were built on rises....fascinating! Autumn is such a beautiful time of year. Thank you Imogen.
Thank you Gilliwendy, that’s so good to hear. I agree that autumn is truly beautiful and a joy to look forward to each year. As for retaining snippets of knowledge, well I’m pretty sure you’ll never forget that churches dedicated to St Michael (sometimes with All Angels) tend to be sited on hills! It wouldn’t surprise me if you were to notice one the very next time you go out :-) x
Thank you Sue - and please let me know how it goes. The gypsies of old seem to have had an innate knowledge of how to stay healthy on a diet with limited variety and of course we now know how good for you all those nuts, seeds and wild fruits foraged by our hunter-gatherer forbears must have been! Hopefully, with a little taste of that Michaelmas-tide sunshine thrown in x
Oh Janey, you know how much it means to me when you say you enjoy my ramblings! Thank you. And how wonderful that there are now TWO of you who’ve mentioned your own familiarity with a hill top St Michael’s! X
Such beautiful words, as always, Imogen. I’ve been feeling a bit glum at the thought of a cold, damp winter approaching, but your evocative description of October has cheered me right up! Time to get out for a walk I think!
Your writing is inspirational. Such a beautiful autumnal blanket you have woven for us. I feel truly blessed to have read it. Maybe one day I will write something so beautifully crafted as this.
Thank you Tamsyn, that’s a wonderfully kind thing to say and has really brightened my morning. Do write, and don’t worry about the crafting! I just let mine come out however it likes and always think what I’ve written is absolute rubbish but there’s always, miraculously, the kernel of something there. I promise you it’s the same for you x
Fascinating and beautifully written. You should consider putting together a collection of your articles for publication.
I was thinking the same! Would be wonderful to have these writings all in one spot.
Thank you Sarah, that’s a lovely thing to say, and certainly encourages me to think seriously about the possibilities! X
Thank you Martin, that’s very kind. It makes me so happy to hear that, yet I always falter when it comes to the crunch, not knowing which of the topics would fit in, and how to structure it. Maybe one day though!
This is beautiful writing and I’m feeling so lucky and grateful to have found you ✨
Alexandra, how absolutely lovely of you. Thank you. And please don’t underestimate how much it helps to know there are friends like you who share these odd obsessions and lines of enquiry and who understand why I want to keep them alive. Autumn blessings to you x
a recipe! As soon as I see that, I scroll to it. Then later with a cup of tea, I will savour the whole post. And dragons! They’ve been in my life lately & here you are! I’m a bit envious of your beautiful ancient churches xxx
I thought of you, Robyn, when I decided to include a recipe this time! If you try it, do let me know how you get on. It's an authentic Traveller one - well, in its original form - collected by a Romani historian. I don't have a Dutch oven but it would be interesting to try baking over a fire. As for the dragons in ancient churches - yes, we're very lucky, especially here in Norfolk. Well, I'm biased, but we do seem to have a lot! Enjoy your dragon moments and don't forget they can fly wherever they're needed x
We must have a chat about publication some time!
Thank you Martin! I hope your recent travels went well?
I really enjoyed this post, lovely evocative writing. I was baptized at St Michael and All Angels church in Macclesfield, Cheshire and it is indeed set on top of a hill.
Thank you so much Dorothy - and thank you for backing up what might seem rather an incredible fact - about the hilltop locations of churches dedicated to St Michael - with your very own experience! x
I always learn so much from you when I read your writings, I only wish I could retain them!! I never knew that churches named St Michael were built on rises....fascinating! Autumn is such a beautiful time of year. Thank you Imogen.
Thank you Gilliwendy, that’s so good to hear. I agree that autumn is truly beautiful and a joy to look forward to each year. As for retaining snippets of knowledge, well I’m pretty sure you’ll never forget that churches dedicated to St Michael (sometimes with All Angels) tend to be sited on hills! It wouldn’t surprise me if you were to notice one the very next time you go out :-) x
Yes I think you are right about that! 😊
Love the sound of the recipe, Imogen. Who knew hazelnuts were so healthy! I will try it over the weekend, thanks
Thank you Sue - and please let me know how it goes. The gypsies of old seem to have had an innate knowledge of how to stay healthy on a diet with limited variety and of course we now know how good for you all those nuts, seeds and wild fruits foraged by our hunter-gatherer forbears must have been! Hopefully, with a little taste of that Michaelmas-tide sunshine thrown in x
Thank you as always Imogen🤍💚 I learn something new every time I read your words. The local St Michael church does indeed rise high on a mound.
Wordsmithery at it’s best. X
Oh Janey, you know how much it means to me when you say you enjoy my ramblings! Thank you. And how wonderful that there are now TWO of you who’ve mentioned your own familiarity with a hill top St Michael’s! X
I will take s photo next time I pass x
I feel you don’t see the joy your ‘ramblings’ bring my friend! 🙏🏻
You’re very kind Janey 🧡 Oh yes, please do take that photo; I would love to see it x
Such beautiful words, as always, Imogen. I’ve been feeling a bit glum at the thought of a cold, damp winter approaching, but your evocative description of October has cheered me right up! Time to get out for a walk I think!