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 …
Rhythms of Life
Nearly every day I have porridge for breakfast. I know it is nutritious and a good start to the day. It is a habit that has served me well. There are also mundane things like washing the dishes or brushing my teeth. Practical disciplines that are part and parcel of daily routines. For much of …
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