Untitled *** Vibrating atoms, the earth turning on its axis, earth's circling the sun, moon circling earth. Landscapes changing with the seasons, shadow moving over a sun dial. Sand falling through an hourglass, pendulums swinging. It is fascinating that all these events and many more can be used to measure the passing of time. They …
Homeward Bound
’Arrival’ *** ’Homeward Bound’ is a rallying cry that has gladdened the hearts of travellers through the ages. A call that holds promise of returning to a treasured familiarity. An orientation towards home is a deeply human drive. Home can mean many different things and the word itself is used in many contexts. As a …
Health Matters
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 …