War, Truth and Peace

In war, truth is the first casualty. – Aeschylus, Greek dramatist, 5th Century BCE The first sequel in my Stalkbook Series, ‘Casualty of War’ has been released this Remembrance Weekend, a time when we honour the memory of those who have fought and...

D Day Poem

On visiting the Caen Peace Museum and D-Day Beaches in Normandy Never before Has any War Held such meaning, And still seemed, To me, So meaningless. Never before Understood, so Vividly, that Brutal waste, Yet failed To understand. Never before Was I stirred to...

Missing Mother

From mammaries last week to Mams today. Because its Mothers Day, and I’m missing mine, I want to share a little story about this medal.   This is what the Dalai Lama has to say on missing a loved one: “For example, in my own case, I have lost my most...