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February 27, 2021
Futuristic Fiction: #Research for #Writers, Part 13, Capitalism.
The introduction to this series is here. This post looks at Capitalism. Okay, so what is capitalism? My go-to dictionary (SOED) defines it thus: ‘The possession of capital or wealth; a system in which private capital or wealth is used in the production or distribution of goods; the dominance of private owners of capital and …
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February 26, 2021
Today’s Pictures: 26 Feb 21
‘Walking is good for solving problems; it’s like the feet are little psychiatrists.’ Terri Guillemets With the daily shot from my local forest, I’m including another shot, not always entirely ‘natural’, to provide a wider view of the world and its wonders. If you share on social media, we’ll reach more people stuck indoors due …
February 25, 2021
Today’s Pictures: 25 Feb 21
‘Walking is good for the soul.’ Andy Rooney With the daily shot from my local forest, I’m including another shot, not always entirely ‘natural’, to provide a wider view of the world and its wonders. If you share on social media, we’ll reach more people stuck indoors due to Covid-19. And, between us, we might …
February 24, 2021
Today’s Pictures: 24 Feb 21
‘[Walking] is the perfect way of moving if you want to see into the life of things. It is the one way of freedom. If you go to a place on anything but your own feet you are taken there too fast, and miss a thousand delicate joys that were waiting for you by the …
Futuristic Fiction: #Research for #Writers, Part 12, Business.
You’ll find the introduction to this series here. This post looks at Business. What do we understand by the term ‘business’? In fact, it encompasses a wide range of activities and philosophies. Some people are in business to make improvements to life, some to help others, but most business is focussed on one thing: profit. …
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February 23, 2021
Today’s Pictures: 23 Feb 21
‘Walks. The body advances, while the mind flutters around it like a bird.’ Jules Renard With the daily shot from my local forest, I’m including another shot, not always entirely ‘natural’, to provide a wider view of the world and its wonders. If you share on social media, we’ll reach more people stuck indoors due …
February 22, 2021
Today’s Pictures: 22 Feb 21
‘If you’re walking down the right path and you’re willing to keep walking, eventually you’ll make progress.’ Barack Obama With the daily shot from my local forest, I’m including another shot, not always entirely ‘natural’, to provide a wider view of the world and its wonders. If you share on social media, we’ll reach more …
February 21, 2021
Today’s Pictures: 21 Feb 21
‘Walking is also an ambulation of mind.’ Gretel Ehrlich With the daily shot from my local forest, I’m including another shot, not always entirely ‘natural’, to provide a wider view of the world and its wonders. If you share on social media, we’ll reach more people stuck indoors due to Covid-19. And, between us, we …
February 20, 2021
Today’s Pictures: 20 Feb 21
‘But in every walk with Nature one receives far more than he seeks.’ John Mu With the daily shot from my local forest, I’m including a shot of the wider world, not always entirely ‘natural’, to provide a wider view of the world and its wonders. Share on social media so we’ll reach more people …
Futuristic Fiction: #Research for #Writers, Part 11, Blasphemy.
You’ll find the introduction to this series here. This post looks at Blasphemy. Ancient and often arbitrary laws of blasphemy are gradually losing ground throughout most of the civilised world. They remain a threat to free speech in too many countries at present, however. After all, blasphemy, as a matter of law, can only occur …
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