Category Archives: Mark

9. A young man’s story

Posted on 29/04/2017 by markrowancropper

Art work by Enrique Cropper With the children safely put to bed, the adults could settle down to restoring the story circle. So they turned their attention their newest member, Grhm, whose needs had been so rawly evident at mealtime … Continue reading →

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13. A Candle in the Winter Darkness

Posted on 19/12/2016 by markrowancropper

  Artwork by Enrique Cropper “Happy Christmas” said my wife as she kissed me on the forehead and I realise I have, somewhat unusually, slept in late. In that instant, lying in bed still half asleep, I feel a sensation … Continue reading →

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11. Trees, fallen leaves and memories

Posted on 19/11/2016 by markrowancropper

The rebinding of the roof of their dwelling thus complete, the members of the community  gathered in a circle to bring to mind the effort they had all just made together that day. They stood for a few moments, reflecting … Continue reading →

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Autumn reflection

Posted on 29/09/2016 by markrowancropper

At this Seldom celebrated season Take some time to Have a thought about Ourself Each I Is like

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7. Brussels and a Community, as Identity

Posted on 12/03/2016 by markrowancropper

At that moment, Brbr immediately became aware that she was in the presence of another group of ten to twenty people, sat in front of her, loosely arranged, neither in rows nor in a circle around her. The men in … Continue reading →

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