Tuesday, 28 July 2009
Vaudoy-en-Brie
I recently read about a man who decided to spend a few days in a monastery on a guided retreat. On arriving he was met by one of the monks who welcomed him and showed him to his cell. As he left him there the monk said ‘I hope your stay is a blessed one. If you need anything, let us know and we’ll teach you to live without it.’
Monday, 20 July 2009
to boldly go...
’m a big fan of the split infinitive. I think it’s important to boldly go where no man has gone before.
Today is the 40th anniversary of the first landing on the moon, and its impact appears to be no less diluted by the passing of four decades.
Neil Armstrong hasn’t said much over the intervening years, but when he has said something it has been worth listening to:
“Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man's desire to understand”
Today is the 40th anniversary of the first landing on the moon, and its impact appears to be no less diluted by the passing of four decades.
Neil Armstrong hasn’t said much over the intervening years, but when he has said something it has been worth listening to:
“Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man's desire to understand”
Tuesday, 14 July 2009
Asiatic Black Bear
How do you relax?
I’ve had an intense day, and my brain hurts. And (you’ve guessed the tenuous link with today’s photo) I’m like a bear with a sore head. So time for some light relief. I’m going to make a Bolognese, pour a glass of Rioja and put on some Country & Western.
“Hold on a minute! Tarry a tick!” I hear you cry, “I was with you up until the glass of Rioja, but Country & Western??”
There is an art in appreciating Country & Western, and it all lies in the title, the lyrics and the fact that it is the one genre of music that never takes itself too seriously. Here are some of my favourite titles:
Get your tongue outta my mouth, cos I’m kissing you goodbye
How can I miss you, if you won’t go away?
I liked you better before I knew you so well
I still miss you but my aim is getting better
My wife ran off with my best friend and I sure do miss him
And my personal favourite:
Mamma get a hammer – there’s a fly on Papa’s head
Do you have a favourite Country & Western song? If not, how on earth do you relax?
I’ve had an intense day, and my brain hurts. And (you’ve guessed the tenuous link with today’s photo) I’m like a bear with a sore head. So time for some light relief. I’m going to make a Bolognese, pour a glass of Rioja and put on some Country & Western.
“Hold on a minute! Tarry a tick!” I hear you cry, “I was with you up until the glass of Rioja, but Country & Western??”
There is an art in appreciating Country & Western, and it all lies in the title, the lyrics and the fact that it is the one genre of music that never takes itself too seriously. Here are some of my favourite titles:
Get your tongue outta my mouth, cos I’m kissing you goodbye
How can I miss you, if you won’t go away?
I liked you better before I knew you so well
I still miss you but my aim is getting better
My wife ran off with my best friend and I sure do miss him
And my personal favourite:
Mamma get a hammer – there’s a fly on Papa’s head
Do you have a favourite Country & Western song? If not, how on earth do you relax?
Saturday, 11 July 2009
Starburst Sun through Leaf Canopy
I have a theory that men have a finite amount of words for each day. I think I've run out of mine already.
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