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September 3, 2020
the little book of humanism, by Andrew Copson and Alice Roberts: #BookReview.
254 pages Science and Religion/Ethics and Morality/Practical and Motivational Self Help This book, subtitled, ‘Universal lessons on finding purpose, meaning and joy’ encapsulates ideas I’d already formed from life experience, wide reading, and a deep love of the natural world. Every religion has its individual text, presented as a guide for how to live your …
Continue reading the little book of humanism, by Andrew Copson and Alice Roberts: #BookReview.
September 2, 2020
Today’s Picture: 2 Sep 20
The promised sunshine failed to materialise today. Rain threatened on our walk, but only began to fall as we reached home. So, today, I share a picture taken last year on 1st September. On that day, we were visiting a local fishing pond when the rain began. We sheltered under a generous tree until the …
September 1, 2020
Today’s Picture: 1 Sep 20
Today is the first day of ‘meteorological autumn’ here in the UK. The weather apparently doesn’t know that, and it’s been rather pleasant. If you’re visiting here, please be generous to those who can’t escape their own four walls at present, and share this widely on social media, so they can enjoy it. Thank you.
August 31, 2020
Today’s Picture: 31 Aug 20
If you’re visiting here, please be generous to those who can’t escape their own four walls at present, and share this widely on social media, so they can enjoy it. Thank you.
Pride in Place? A #Poem
Pride in Place? Born in slum or palaceyou have no say in youraccident of birthLocation status wealthof parents determineswhere you might emergeSo why so proud ofwhere this chance occurredYou made no choice hereIt was imposed on youPride in place is foolishWith no experienceof another placeyou can make nomeaningful comparisonYou merely echowhat was foisted on youby …
August 30, 2020
Today’s Picture: 30 Aug 20
A bright start to the day, with cloud slowly populating the sky as the morning progressed. Having been unable to take longish walks recently, we took a circular route around the valley while the weather was good. We revisited some tracks we haven’t used for over four years, discovering changes, and reinforcing memories too easily …
August 29, 2020
Today’s Picture: 29 Aug 20
After the wind and rain of the past few days, we were greeted by dry and occasionally sunny weather today. A few days ago I mentioned, in a comment on one of these posts, that a favourite tree of ours had suffered serious wind damage. The storms we have now are more violent and frequent …
Amazon Decoded, by David Gaughran: #BookReview.
326 Pages Authorship Reference/E-Commerce Web Marketing. I read this book after reading the author’s ‘Let’s Get Digital’. It’s a natural follow-on for those interested in marketing their e-books as indie writers/publishers. In fact, it also has a lot to say about, and to, mainstream and some small publishers, much of which might benefit the authors …
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August 28, 2020
Today’s Picture: 28 Aug 20
Another day with ceaseless rain here, and we’re unlikely to get out until this evening, so the picture is from a walk taken earlier this month. Enjoy! If you’re visiting here, please be generous to those who can’t escape their own four walls at present, and share this widely on social media, so they can …
August 27, 2020
Today’s Picture: 27 Aug 20
It’s been a day of rain and dull skies, so I’ll brighten it with a picture from warmer, drier climes. Enjoy! If you’re visiting here, please be generous to those who can’t escape their own four walls at present, and share this widely on social media, so they can enjoy it. Thank you.
