Vallorcine, Chamonix Valley, France Hopeful ran long trails and over mountains for many years. From this activity he reaped much that was worthwhile. Physically through a number of cardiovascular, immune and other health benefits. Also the discipline gave him a whole body experience of the great outdoors and helped him mentally and spiritually. It was …
Writing, and Reading
Wildflower variety This website was started during the COVID pandemic. That was over 5 years ago and this is now my 97th post. My list of ‘top 100 tags+++’ have covered an eclectic range of things. I am both surprised and encouraged by that. Also that I am still going. Yet this past year I …
Living the Questions
Recently I have been skimming through journal entries made over several decades. I seldom go back and read my thoughts from the past. However if I have invested time writing them then reviewing must surely be worthwhile. Or I hope so! These writings are in many regards encouraging to read. It is nurturing to be …
Running and Losing
Kilpatrick hills, looking towards Cochno hill. ‘Running and losing’ is not about handling disappointment in some competitive event. At my age I consider participating in any race a win! No, it is about a few of the things lost on the trail over the years. The Kilpatrick hills*** are just to the north west of …
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Sannegårds quay, Gothenburg Last spring I lived for a time in Gothenburg, Sweden. The city has an amazing harbour front of several km along the river Göta. An eclectic mixture of tastefully refurbished old industrial buildings and new world class architectural creations. One day on a walk along the north side of the river my …