“The past is our definition. We may strive with good reason to escape it, or to escape what is bad in it. But we will escape it only by adding something better to it.”
~ Wendell Berry
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Vegetable ekiben on the Tokaido shinkansen
Just a quick postcard from my current trip to Japan. I had to jot this down right now while the exquisite flavours swirl in my belly and the remnants of enjoyment are in my mouth. I am on the fast train between Tokyo and Osaka known as the Tokaido shinkansen. I wasn’t aware that vegetableContinue reading “Vegetable ekiben on the Tokaido shinkansen”
10 Creepy Things I Found for Spooky Samhain
Samhain or All Souls Night is a pagan religious festival that originates from the archaic Celtic spiritual tradition. In the Northern Hemisphere, this is the time to usher in the dark half of the year. For us antipodeans, it’s the other way around and we welcome the light with open arms. Here in the unterland,Continue reading “10 Creepy Things I Found for Spooky Samhain”
Ancient Word of the Day: Lacuna
Ancient Word of the Day: Lacuna “lacuna”- in a manuscript denotes a ‘little lake’ or #hiatus, blank, a missing portion (OED n.1) This word is borrowed from Latin in the 17th Century. Have you ever taken a #pause from your #life or #career? what was this like? A break always gives a clear perspective in my opinion! #language #words #history
Comforting Thought: Morning Poem by Mary Oliver
If it is your nature to be happy, you will swim away along the soft trails for hours, your imaginationalighting everywhere.” – Morning Poem by Mary Oliver
10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet #113
Edition #113 of Interesting Things I Found on the Internet is brimming with cosy and sleepy #animals, immersive deep house #music, cosy houseboats, a #vegan recipe and more. Join me for a brief moment of repose from life #ContentCatnip
Book Review: Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan
Egan is author of the sprawling coming-of-age novel A Visit from the Goon Squad which won the Pulitzer Prize. She has written another epic genre-bending novel this time set during WW2 in New York City, it’s immersive, sparkling and exhilarating. Rating: 🌟🌟🌟 Genre: Fiction, Adventure, Thriller, Historical Fiction Publisher: Corsair Review in one word: Nostalgic * Contains no spoilersContinue reading “Book Review: Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan”
Ancient Word of the Day: Kairos
When you walk with ‘Kairos’ you learn how to tip yourself out of chronological time and are able to decommodify your footsteps to walk in sacred time and to the rhythm of your creative mind.
10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet #112
Edition #112 of Interesting Things I Found on the Internet is chocas full of delectable delights like tessellating clouds, insects with morning dew and more…feast your eyeballs here fine folks! #ContentCatnip
Cycling along Edinburgh’s canal: Lochrin Basin to Almond Acqueduct
Come on a journey with me along one of my favourite scenic routes through the leafy, pastoral and mountainous outer suburbs of Edinburgh and East Lothian heading out into the countryside. This epic shared pedestrian and cycling path goes all the way from Edinburgh to Glasgow (56km one way) alongside the Forth and Clyde Canal.
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