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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A picnic area by the River Wye ‘There is this to be said for walking: it's the one mode of human locomotion by which a man proceeds on his own two feet, upright, erect, as a man should be, not squatting on his rear haunches like a frog.’    Edward Abbey A steep climb With the …
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Snow en route. ‘Walking: the most ancient exercise and still the best modern exercise.’    Carrie Latet 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. Steps to the school Share on social media …
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Snowy track through the Forest of Dean ‘Walking . . . is how the body measures itself against the earth.’    Rebecca Solnit 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. St Maxime, …
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You’ll find the introduction to this series here. This post looks at Beauty. Beauty, according to an ancient aphorism, lies in the eye of the beholder. Experience suggests this is so, most of the time. But will our future produce different standards of beauty? We know fashions, trends, local traditions, and beliefs all impact on …
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Forest of Dean ‘No city should be too large for a man to walk out of in a morning.’    Cyril Connolly 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. Lyme Regis. Share …
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233 pagesWomen’s Humorous/Contemporary/Romance In this romance, we follow the progress of Phoebe as she attempts to find a new home for herself, her siblings, and her parents following their loss of employment. Set in America, it has the usual tendency to reference aspects of life that are familiar only to those who live there. In …
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Trail in the Forest of Dean ‘You don't learn to walk by following rules. You learn by doing, and by falling over.’    Richard Branson 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. …
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Forest of Dean Walk ‘The best remedy for a short temper is a long walk.’    Jacqueline Schiff 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. South Shields Share on social media so …
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Forest Quarry ‘Do not ride if you can walk.’    Mohandas Ghandiji 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. Crete Share on social media so we’ll reach more people stuck indoors due …
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You’ll find the introduction to this series here. This post looks at Banking. Money, cash that is, will probably disappear in time. Currencies may also become a thing of the past when most transactions are completed online. What effect would such changes have on the banking industry and the customer’s need and experience of it? …
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Toward Cannop ‘Walk like you have three men walking behind you.’    Anonymous 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. Crete Share on social media so we’ll reach more people stuck indoors …
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Sallow Vallets ‘If you are seeking creative ideas, go out walking. Angels whisper to a man when he goes for a walk.’   Raymond Inmon With the daily shot from my local forest walks, I’m including a shot of the wider world, not always entirely ‘natural’, to satisfy those who love to see water in the …
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‘Walking is the great adventure, the first meditation, a practice of heartiness and soul primary to humankind. Walking is the exact balance between spirit and humility.’  Gary Snyder With the daily shot from my local forest walks, I’m including a shot of the wider world, not always entirely ‘natural’, to satisfy those who love to …
Continue reading Today’s Pictures: 10 Feb 21
You’ll find the introduction to this series here. This post looks at Authority. Most dictionary definitions of authority include references to legitimacy, but modern usage incorporates, and indeed often prefers, the more pejorative definition including the abuse of power. Authority, originally an attribute of tribal leaders, later taken over by various religious organisations, and eventually …
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