Part autobiography and part anthology - this collection of poems and short stories is an enchanting description of a life lived in a wide variety of places. From Ulster beginnings to last years in Glasgow - via Greece, Dublin, Wimbledon and the Inner Isles. This is no ordinary writing - it is a view of life through the eyes of a classicist, musician, artist and philosopher. Hidden gems of everyday life intermingle with ancient history and anecdote. A book to enjoy, whether it is the tales that are told, the hurtling haikus or the simple illustrations from a pocket book.