On a balmy summer's evening, Martin is round for dinner and we're sitting outside wondering if the zoom lens on my camera is powerful enough to take a reasonable picture of the stunning moon. Deciding it isn't we eat ice cream and stare out into the wilderness. "Your garden reminds me of your … [Read more...] about In Praise Of The Wild
Self Acceptance
Quality Not Quantity
What if the old adage "practice makes perfect" proved not to be true? What difference might that make to the way you decided to spend your time? In a recent episode of "Sideways" I happened to mention that I was sorry we sold my father's record collection after he died because, even without his … [Read more...] about Quality Not Quantity
The Cruelty Of Male Bonding
We're eating outside in the warmth of the early summer evening while the puppy flits between digging up the raised beds and sticking her head into the honeysuckle playing fast and loose with the bees. My son and his girlfriend are discussing a mutual friend who has contracted scabies and is … [Read more...] about The Cruelty Of Male Bonding
A Dogs Guide To Procrastination
It isn't uncommon for us to struggle with procrastination from time to time but when help comes inadvertently from my dogs they teach me another valuable lesson at the same time. Even with the windows fully open and the blinds angled to let in the air, it becomes quickly evident that there is no … [Read more...] about A Dogs Guide To Procrastination
Being In Your Own Head
My daughter is sharing with us the latest instalment of her parking tribulations. "I just can't park, even though I know that I can." "You've got into your own head. Your conscious brain is getting involved where your unconscious can already cope." "I know, but if I keep scraping the kerb … [Read more...] about Being In Your Own Head