Stuart Aken's Blog, page 34
May 20, 2022
#Words and #PictureOfTheDay: 20/May/22
Peaceful lies the pond Beyond the still sylvan bank Inviting us in. (((((((((((—-)))))))))) These posts were scheduled to maintain the series while I’m offline. I can’t respond to comments, likes, follows, or questions. But please interact. I’ll try to catch up on my return. In future, I’ll post a picture once a week instead. Books …
May 19, 2022
Tamed, by Alice Roberts: #BookReview.
368 pagesEvolutionary Psychology, Philosophy of Physics Subtitled ‘Ten Species the Changed Our World’, this book is a tremendous work of scholarship, intelligence, insight, and sheer common sense. Professor Roberts, the history and science buff often seen leading BBC TV documentaries, has pressed into service all her wide knowledge into describing how ten of the crops …
#Words and #PictureOfTheDay: 19/May/22
Where will you lead me To a house hidden in trees Or a long dead mine (((((((((((—-)))))))))) These posts were scheduled to maintain the series while I’m offline. I can’t respond to comments, likes, follows, or questions. But please interact. I’ll try to catch up on my return. In future, I’ll post a picture once …
May 18, 2022
#Words and #PictureOfTheDay: 18/May/22
Tractor wheels track through A cereal crop growing Green undulations (((((((((((—-)))))))))) These posts were scheduled to maintain the series while I’m offline. I can’t respond to comments, likes, follows, or questions. But please interact. I’ll try to catch up on my return. In future, I’ll post a picture once a week instead. Books and writing …
May 17, 2022
#Words and #PictureOfTheDay: 17/May/22
White water feeds pool Slowed by unseen bars ahead Wildlife drinks here now (((((((((((—-)))))))))) These posts were scheduled to maintain the series while I’m offline. I can’t respond to comments, likes, follows, or questions. But, please interact. I’ll try to catch up on my return. In future, I’ll post a picture once a week instead …
May 16, 2022
#Words and #PictureOfTheDay: 16/May/22
Dark under shadows soft ground hides heavy footsteps paced by lone walkers (((((((((((—-)))))))))) These posts were scheduled to continue the series, as I’m offline at present. I can’t respond to comments, likes, follows, or questions. But, please interact. I’ll do my best to catch up with everything on my return. In future, I’ll post a …
May 15, 2022
#Words and #PictureOfTheDay: 15/May/22
Green is the spring Fresh the growth Tall the trees Dappled the path Where many feet Have trod (((((((((((—-)))))))))) These posts were scheduled to continue the series. I’m offline now, so can’t respond to comments, likes, follows, or questions. Please interact. I’ll do my best to catch up with everything on my return. In future, …
May 14, 2022
#Words and #PictureOfTheDay: 14/May/22
The water flowing here in a small brook originates in hills some miles away and runs through an enclosure fenced off to protect our beavers, an experiment in water management to prevent future flooding of the village the stream eventually flows through on its way to the River Wye, and thence to the River Severn. …
May 13, 2022
#Words and #PictureOfTheDay: 13/May/22
Young trees sprout the fresh green of spring as they line a wandering path through the Forest of Dean. Walkers and mountain bikers have made this track over the years. Sometimes, if it’s quiet, deer can be seen here. They’ll stop grazing and look across with curiosity rather than fear, but sudden movements from humans …
May 12, 2022
#Words and #PictureOfTheDay: 12/May/22
Windless the day Still the trees Mirror calm the pond Reflecting the life Surrounding its banks. (((((((((((—-)))))))))) I’m offline till 19th May, so can’t respond to comments, likes, follows, or questions. Please interact. I’ll do my best to catch up with everything on my return. In future, I’ll be posting a picture of natural beauty …
