Silkie

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iZLQGhDMR0&feature=related

Those who know about these things will know that my experience is not unique. This link shows that, in Scots culture, or rather Northern Scots culture- Orkney and Shetland ( if Scots is appropriate!) with their distinctive mythology my existence follows an ancient pattern, that of the Silkie. Sorry if the words are difficult but well worth a listen.
Today I visited an exhibition of Alisdair Gray's art in Linlithgow followed by excessive drinks in The Old Post Office and The Auld Hole in the Wa' on the High Street. Back home now.