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Minimalism. More or less…
Today via a friend’s Facebook page I came across YouTube videos about Minimalism, which rang a vague bell in my head. The first video I looked at was how changing my environmental visuals could change my habits, and this immediately struck a chord: I sit in front of the television
The best things in life are ***FREE*** – at a price
Despite constant disappointment, I am still a sucker for items and products which claim in their advertising to be ***FREE*** only to find that there is an inescapable cost. The best things in life ain’t ever free…
The title isn’t always necessary…
No, your name isn’t Reverend Jane Jones! Nor Doctor John Smith! Why do you claim otherwise? Some random thoughts on an admittedly niche irritation
A good game spoiled
Yesterday I watched a televised rugby match between England and Scotland. The matchplay was exciting, the result very close and only finally determined in the last few minutes of the game. It should have been a very positive experience. But for me it was terminally spoiled by the vast array
Rescuing old photos and old memories
One of my techniques for coping with my bereavement is to be busy, to have lots to do so I’m not constantly thinking about losing my beloved wife, Jenny. So I imagine a wide variety of projects, many of which never leave the initial planning stage because I recognise that
Boring churches despite raised arms…
There is a long story behind it, but this morning I attended a Baptist chapel service for the first time in 50 years. I was persuaded by the enthusiasm and comradely nature of some old friends whom I had not met for many long years. They said that I would