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 …
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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 …
Friendship
It was all so unexpected. I called Peter in early October last year to see if he wanted to go for a walk and coffee. After some small talk he said in an almost matter-of-fact way that he was speaking from a hospital bed. He had been given a devastating cancer diagnosis and was urgently …