Category Archives: walking

In a right place

Posted on April 28, 2012 by

I experienced my first Facebook bereavement the other week.  It was quite shocking.  A man who had written some interesting comments on posts – not just mine – had been quiet for a few weeks, and I suddenly felt prompted … Continue reading →

Posted in connections, friendships, internet life, Jung, walking, yoga | 6 Comments

Walking without tales

I often go for a walk with my cat.  Well, she isn’t really there, but I can see her in my mind’s eye vividly on my right – she’s always on my right – and she moves with her usual … Continue reading →

Aside | Posted on April 13, 2012 by | 5 Comments

An instinctive smile

Posted on November 20, 2011 by

‘The musicians sat in a relaxed circle just in front of the audience…I looked around and it seemed that the entire audience was smiling…The kind of instinctive smile that says everything is just too perfect for words.’ – Review of … Continue reading →

Posted in American character, connections, friendships, Jung, music, walking, yoga | 14 Comments

I walk down the street

Posted on October 29, 2011 by

Autobiography in five chapters by Portia Nelson I I walk down the street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I fall in. I am lost … I am helpless. It isn’t my fault. It takes me forever to … Continue reading →

Posted in connections, Jung, walking, yoga | 12 Comments

Forget the perfect offering

Posted on July 25, 2011 by

 I have an image in my mind.  It is a salmon pink jug with a white interior, it’s that kind of ceramic glaze, the name of which I’ve forgotten, where you can see the little white lines very faintly when you stand close … Continue reading →

Posted in American character, British/English character, connections, friendships, music, organisational life, walking | 10 Comments

A rougher ride

Posted on June 2, 2011 by

Last week I went on a couple days’ walk to hear the music again.  Once again led by John Jones of Oysterband and his Reluctant Ramblers, though this time was different: the winds were much stronger, the views panoramic, the walking tougher.  … Continue reading →

Posted in connections, organisational life, walking | 15 Comments

Special places

Posted on October 17, 2010 by

There are so many places you can stumble across in London that have a special feel to them.  If you are in a rush, then it is easy to note the special feel and just press on.  But if you have … Continue reading →

Posted in connections, walking | 10 Comments

Walking and talking with Betty

Posted on September 19, 2010 by

Last weekend I spent some time with my friend Betty in Shrewsbury.  Betty is 81 years old and she is an inspiring woman.  She has been an intrepid walker for years, and she continues to lead Betty’s Assault Course ScRambles (my … Continue reading →

Posted in connections, friendships, music, walking | 14 Comments

Walking to hear the music

Posted on August 9, 2010 by

I recently went on what was for me a long walk in hilly Dorset – Hardy and Austen country.  The walk was led by John Jones of Oysterband, accompanied by the Reluctant Ramblers – musicians who support his solo work - and the rest of us, … Continue reading →

Posted in music, walking | 39 Comments

An easy walk

Posted on July 14, 2010 by

When you walk, do you wander or do you follow a prescribed route?    I like discovering new walks and become very fond of particular known walks.  I don’t at all mind doing the same walks over and over, and … Continue reading →

Posted in walking | 33 Comments