as you work… the whispering of the hours turns to music.
One of my aims for my children is that each one of them should learn to play an instrument. I want them to be kind and smart and happy and all that. And I want them to play a musical instrument. It takes patience and perseverance, and it presents challenges. But the benefits and the fun of singing and making music make it well worth the time and effort – for every child.
The Cranks classic flapjack recipe,
delicious as a teatime or picnic snack.
Nydelig, lettlaget kake til kaffe eller turproviant.
This work is an undisguised critique of the pervasive throw-away culture of overconsumerism, and an allegory of contemporary times.
This incident occurred very early in my life, and was probably my first conscious encounter with life’s fragility and transience. The memories are fragments; images, smells, colours and sounds. It happened many years ago, but in my mind, the images are still fresh…