For Keeps

Sun makes the day new.Tiny green plants emerge from earth.Birds are singing the sky into place.There is nowhere else I want to be but here.I lean into the rhythm of your heart to see where it will take us.We gallop into a warm, southern wind.I link my legs to yours and we ride together,Toward theContinue reading “For Keeps”

Book Review: Bodypedia by Adam Taor

Entertaining, at times odd and eccentric whistlestop tour through the human body’s most bizarre functions. A bit awkward and OTT in its storytelling at times. I found myself wanting more in-depth understanding of these medical wonders rather than silly and witty nuggets of information. #Books #Bookreview #medicine #science #nonfiction

History: The history of the Forth and Clyde Canal

Above is a map of the first part of the canal which stretches from Lochrin Basin to Falkirk Wheel over a distance of 32 miles. The remainder of the canal after that goes to Glasgow and turns into the Clyde River. See more detail.  Originally opened in 1789, the Forth and Clyde Canal crossed theContinue reading “History: The history of the Forth and Clyde Canal”

10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet #175

Bird migration is changing. What does this reveal about our planet? – visualised Every spring and autumn, billions of birds set off on epic journeys across the planet. Here are the flight paths of 45 species. Via the Guardian What does it mean to be human in the age of technology Please subscribe to thisContinue reading “10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet #175”

Travel: A weekend trip to the medieval town of Linlithgow: History through the mists of time to today

The beautiful burgh of Linlithgow charmed the pants off me when I went there in 2012. The town sits astride the Forth and Clyde Canal (which I’ve written on extensively) which is around half way between Edinburgh and Glasgow. There’s a train link on Scotrail which goes between cities that takes you there, and there’s aContinue reading “Travel: A weekend trip to the medieval town of Linlithgow: History through the mists of time to today”

Book Review: Enchanted Creatures: Our Monsters and Their Meanings by Natalie Lawrence

A deep-dive into the cavernous human imagination where monsters and others reside in our collective subconscious and what they tell us about ourselves.

In the night of memory

In one house lives the sun, moon, and stars. Within that house is another house of sun, moon, and stars. —And then another, and another — There is no end to the imagination. From ‘Conflict Resolution for Holy Beings’ by Native American Poet Laureate Joy Harjo

10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet #174

Scottish vocabulary illustrated by Stooryduster I found an extensive and massive online compendium of Scottish words along with compelling and funny illustrations by Stooryduster…an incredible achievement! See more here! A funky neo deep house mix for your aural enjoyment Archangel Michael fighting the dragon (1500) Archangel Michael fighting the dragon . Prayer book of HenriContinue reading “10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet #174”

10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet #173

10 rules for life from Fontaines D.C. Fontaines D.C. are a Dublin post-punk band made up of Grian Chatten, Carlos O’Connell, Conor Curley, Conor Deegan III and Tom Coll. In April 2019 they released their debut album Dogrel, to huge critical acclaim and have recently released their follow-up, A Hero’s Death. With eagerness, fervour and sincerity their politically-minded,Continue reading “10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet #173”

10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet #172

Lee Scratch Perry’s rules for life Here are 10 life rules from a man who lives in a truly extraordinary way. Jamaican artist Lee Scratch Perry is a wildly creative musician and producer who has sprinkled his inimitable magic on to projects in collaboration with the likes of Bob Marley and the Wailers, The Clash, The BeastieContinue reading “10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet #172”