My Somerset Life
Brian Snellgrove
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Synchronicity writ large. You could not make it up
Another really bad night. Awoke at 1:30 am. I had only eaten cous cous but that was enough to set off the acid reflux reaction. My legs were burning. I opened the sash windows and heard a man calling desperately for...
The Box Arts Centre, Plymouth + a brilliant Tourist Information Bureau
Plymouth's award-winning Tourist Information Centre is located in the Mayflower Museum at the heart of the picturesque Barbican; Plymouth’s historic, maritime quarter. From here the friendly and knowledgeable staff can...
Dartmoor Prison
'Dartmoor prison' conjures up in most people a desolate and lonely place surrounded by Wild Moors in this one of the most unspoiled areas in the country. It is given protected status for a reason. The prison itself is...
Experiencing the howling wind of Dartmoor
When I write articles I attempt to put an original view on something that makes it worth reading. I know you can't please all the people all the time but at least we can have a crack at it. First, I hope you like our...
Shepton Mallet Snowdrop Festival
In spite of brain, cloud and mist we are off to the Shepton Mallet annual snowdrops Festival which is always conducted with great efficiency and enthusiasm by the dedicated team of volunteers. Sheptonsnowdrops.org.uk...
Being on the same wavelength – yoga – Barrett’s esophagus
From where do we view the world The Garden of Eden reveals the character and purpose of God, who created humans in his image and likeness, and gave them dominion over the earth. It also shows the consequences of human...
Unwritten rules of staying with friends
Before we start: A reminder that the sowing season is arriving. Staying with friends Today I want to reflect on the features, the politics, the advantages and disadvantages of going to visit other people and stay in...
How meetings can be productive, + being a good client
Reflections on meetings that I have attended I have lost count of the number of meetings I have been to, large or small, harmonious or fractious, successful or confusing, aimless or full of purpose. As you may know I...
Are we worrying unnecessarily?
People sitting on their own Today's diary is occasioned by a remark someone in our church made to me when I was sitting by myself in an armchair in the church hall as a produced to the church meeting. The evening of...
When did you last contact your friends?
A few days ago I wrote a circular letter to about 60 people with whom I have had contact at various times. They consist of those who I regard as friends but also professional colleagues. Such is the time pressure on...
Time at my computer + a Boring Film
I just felt like putting in this one. It has no relevance to the article. A fanfare in the face of chaos? I cannot remember living in such exciting times where the stakes are high and getting higher. At stake is the...
How do we write a book?
Do you write a book or does it write itself? I find that when the time is right, a book will write itself. I have written three books on energy and auras and I wrote from my heart and the whole thing was finished in a...
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A dairy by Brian Snellgrove
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Inspired by Samuel Pepys’ Diary 1633-1703