Words to live by
February 9, 2023
Except the stopping Starting is the hardest part Dreaming is easiest
Author: steveslaw
Half the world has gone blurry
January 21, 2023
I’ve got new glasses and they are varifocals! Apparently it’s going to take a couple of weeks to get used to them, until then I’m going to be walking around like the nodding dog. Walking seems to be the hardest thing – I didn’t realise just how much you need to look down at your … More Half the world has gone blurry
A misty day around Youlgrave
January 21, 2023
The mist didn’t lift all day, the ground remained frozen, the sun tried to break through but to no avail. The mist won. And what a lovely day it was. You have to love how atmospheric it feels. In contrast, back out at Stanton Moor it was bright and beautiful and looking back towards Youlgreave … More A misty day around Youlgrave
Discovering new places on your door step
January 21, 2023
A few days ago I discovered a new view in a place I go regularly. I walk on Stanton Moor (Derbyshire, UK) a lot with my dogs, but yesterday I went down a path seldom trodden, and then off on a small trail even less used, and found this wonderful memorial for a man’s love … More Discovering new places on your door step
Poingent moments
November 19, 2022
I don’t get down to see mother often enough. There are a host of reasons for that, but none will make me feel better when it’s too late to do it anymore. When ever I do go down, I try and pop in and visit dads resting place to say hi (silly, but I actually … More Poingent moments
A new hat!
August 21, 2022
Hats and Sunglasses. I lose them ALL THE TIME. Lets see how long this new one lasts! Why this hat? Well I have been looking for a replacement to my most favouritest ever hat which I bought when travelling in Colombia in 2013: I’ve hardly aged a day! I’ve had many hats in between now … More A new hat!
A missing piece of a puzzle
August 21, 2022
Life is full of puzzles and mysteries. Some of the most difficult ones are relationships and understanding them – because often you do not understand your own emotions correctly let alone that of someone else’s. This post is about my dad. Now I loved my dad, and from him I got some great traits which … More A missing piece of a puzzle
Two years of musings…
May 18, 2022
So it’s been a while. At some point I just stopped writing (again) and I’m not sure why. Lets not get into that now though as its both boring (probably) and requires some thought! That’s two good reasons not to bother in my humble opinion. So let’s just sum up two years in a few … More Two years of musings…
My garden Robin and friends
April 9, 2020
Along with many other people during this 2020 global lockdown I find myself watching what’s going on in the garden with much more interest than usual. I love sitting in the garden in the morning with a coffee, with or without a book, or an audiobook, and enjoying the morning sunshine and relaxing. I’ve never … More My garden Robin and friends
Aireconuk – Board gaming in Harrogate
March 30, 2020
A couple of weeks ago, just before the national lock down, I went to Airecon for the first time. Airecon is a board gaming convention in its sixth year that is based in Harrogate, Yorkshire. It started as a group of friends enjoying a weekend of gaming and then with a lot of hard work, … More Aireconuk – Board gaming in Harrogate
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