There is something rather exciting about the birth of a new website. It begins with an idea, develops through a period of gestation, and eventually arrives in the world, hopefully without too many complications. Like any proud parent, the creator believes the new arrival is beautiful, intelligent and destined for great things. Whether the rest of the world agrees is another matter entirely. I...
Making friends, improving your health and becoming part of the community. When I entered Dragonfly Leisure in Midsomer Norton for the first time, I was immediately struck by something I had not expected. Instead of being confronted by rows of exercise machines or people rushing about in sportswear, I found myself in a welcoming social space with several tables occupied by people sitting...
Today has been a day of tidying up, both physically and mentally, and of attempting to bring myself into better alignment with the task ahead. With my forthcoming writing project, I am increasingly realising that I must tune in to where people actually are, rather than where I think they should be, or where I would like them to be. There is a considerable difference. Unless I recognise this, I...
From Bindweed to Baked Beans – A Day of Cultivation This morning I rose early, donned my working clothes and set off for our new allotment in Radstock Road. We have acquired a plot on more level ground, conveniently situated closer to Françoise's allotment. At my age, the prospect of not having to struggle uphill while carrying gardening equipment has a certain appeal. One learns to appreciate...
My goodness, I have read outlandish things in my time, but this has to be up there with the most extreme. Read and judge if this is genuine. Watch it yourself if you wish. Judge its authenticity. Link - It certainly rings true to me. - Ed. A Near-Death Experience and a Warning for England A woman recounts an extraordinary near-death experience following a cardiac arrest, during which she...
Learning to Choose the Right People — Even in My Eighties Last Saturday, Françoise and I met someone with whom I hope to develop the website for my proposed three-towns community project, together with its accompanying directory of organisations and events. I have always found it interesting how we are drawn towards certain people, sometimes without being able to explain precisely why. On this...
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