The order of the day
The original introduction for the pamphlet Visions of Poesy.
We have a table on the lawn in the garden covered where we gather for meals whatever the weather. I start here first thing when the house is quiet, a cup of tea, two dogs at my feet, I am typing up a new edition of a book Dennis edited in 1994 for Freedom Press. I have offered to type a second edition which will be a smaller selection of poets but will include Heathcote Williams. I am trying to have the draft ready for Dennis’ 88th birthday. on 23rd August. Whittington Press will then print the new edition in the autumn. The limited print run will be available on the website.
A poet a day and then a leisurely breakfast as the house awakes. We make a fresh coffee, our best bean supplier locally is Folk in Odense. We use a Moccamaster and Stelton flask to take to the table. Rye bread or ‘Bolle med ost’ is a classic with jam and a boiled egg. We have a fantastic cheese shop in Otterup where we but Amika cheese for breakfast, Knækbrød at the beach and ‘Gnalling’ just sliced after our evening meal. As soon I arrive I prune and pick the red and blackurrants, plums making jars of jelly. Rosehips picked during our trips to the Sommerhus beach makes a lovely jelly. Some mornings we take this breakfast to the Beech Beach where we swim and then have breakfast.
Onion wool with nettle fibres
Next is some knitting. My current project is a pair of baby leggings for a new arrival to our Bonus Family. I met Katharina in Star Anise Arts cafe in Stroud when both our baby boys were wearing knitted trousers, which came to both of our attention. The baby knitwear tradition is being carried on to the younger generation in the family, Sofie Malmborg Hansen. For the website and the shop Dansk Gypsy stocks Danish wool from suppliers where we have visited the farm Hjelholts, where the wool is spun on the Island of Fyn. I marry the fine wools with traditional patterns of FairIsle or Aran. When you shop with us, you are joining a powerful movement for better fashion. Natural fibres and every item of knitwear supports small suppliers that empower local communities and preserve craftmanship.
Re-knitting the arm of an Anker sweater
More knitting, more gardening, more planting, more meals with friends and family who are passing by or making a special visit.