We often focus on the now, and so we should endeavour, but I’m also fascinated by the afterglow. We hold in our hearts those embers of memory, people and place, sense and sensation and times lost awash in an ocean of experience to rest on…
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My dog Woofer is almost 14. When I first held him at a puppy, he fit into my cupped together hands. I held him this way against my chest at just a few months old. Now he occupies most of my lap and all of…
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I am going to tell you a shaggy dog story. Have you heard this expression? It’s an English idiom meaning “a long story that is intended to be amusing and that has an intentionally silly or meaningless ending.” Well, this is ( probably… hopefully? ) not one…
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A dream of spring & baked goods from Arome Bakery. Autumn and her frostier sister, winter, are seasons I very much enjoy. I like the cool cosy days of subtle colours and soft eggshell shadows. I like the stormy days when the rain tip taps…
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The perfect moment doesn’t exist Remember, there is no perfect time for anything. There is only now. – Jack Canfield I woke to bruised dark clouds, wild winds, and stormy skies full of the promise of rain. Coffee eased me from my sleep. I drank…
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Written by Guest Poster: A Victorian Time Traveller Since this is a foodie focused travel blog, I thought it would be fun to do a few infographics featuring foods and drinks from around the world. What better place to start than with British food and…
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What is pancake day? “A man who is tired of pancakes is tired of life.” Me. (with respect to Mr Johnson.) OK, I’ll just cut the crepe and you batter listen up. Today I will attempt to make and eat 5 different pancakes for you,…
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A London Chinese New Year Chinatown Parade. “China is in the heart, Jack.” Egg Shen, Big Trouble in Little China A a little bit of China comes to London one cold grey Sunday. Drab and dreary winter London is brightened by rippling flags, flame reds…
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