Carol Matthews’ Labyrinth book

My friend and neighbour Carol Matthews has folded a lifetime’s worth of wisdom into her slim book, Questions for Ariadne: The Labyrinth and the End of Times. The book is structured as a conversation with…

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A Running Commentary . . .

I tried a pair of the Vibram Five Fingers Bikilas on last week while I was picking up a new pair of running shoes (I’m currently running in Mizuno).  My plan is to add one…

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And they’re off — to the races, with style!

 What a wonderful day my bride-to-be daughter’s friends arranged for her yesterday, and I was so pleased to be included. We were asked to meet at the beautifully-sited Teahouse at Ferguson Point in Stanley Park,…

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Lessons from Herons . . .

I have so much to learn from this Great Blue Heron (I do think it’s worth clicking to enlarge — your heartrate will slow immediately, I promise). Patiently, watchfully, quietly, he waits and waits, completely…

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Hava-ing it all, Rain or Shine!

 Lisa’s post on Sturdy Summer Perfection the other day reminded me of this window in London — I think it was Selfridge’s, but I could be wrong. It was a very warm day, perfect for…

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