THIS is a collection of pieces with a rural theme: IS THIS LIFE?: a visit to Virginia Woolf’s house. LONG LIVE THE WEED!:in praise of weeds. THE TWO THOMAS HARDYS: both with a connection to Dorchester. THE SHADOW OF THE TOWER: a ghost in the Edwardian tower? NE’ER CAST A CLOUT TILL MAY BE OUT: what this may mean.... DAISIES: reflections on this plant. IN SEARCH OF 338171: quest to find a famous man.... THE DEVIL’S DYKE: beauty spot near Brighton. THE GHOST OF VIRGINA WOOLF: second visit to Virginia Woolf’s house. THE ANCIENT TOWN OF RYE: miniature portrait. TO CALM THE SHOUTING MAN: thoughts on silence... Illustrated with 14 photographs.