“All that a city will ever allow you is an angle on it–an oblique, indirect sample of what it contains, or what passes through it; a point of view.” — Peter Conrad Last week I had the amazing opportunity of hosting my mother in London. On Skype in March, I’d been telling her about my … Read More
“In walking the length of the Amazon river I hoped to create an adventure so exciting it drew people into my unfolding story online, and into the Amazon itself.” — Ed Stafford What are the key ingredients for an epic afternoon in London? A magical atmosphere… I knew little of what to expect at the … Read More
“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.” — Helen Keller This past Saturday, I had the great opportunity of hearing Ed Stafford speak–an explorer who recently walked the entire length of the Amazon in 860 days, from source to sea (check out his blog here, “Walking the Amazon”). Naturally, he has a book by … Read More
“If we respected only what is inevitable and what has a right to be, music and poetry would resound along the streets.” — Henry David Thoreau I’ve always loved that kind of photo–the ones where something remains constant in the background while a crowd moves blurredly past. While on my way to the Adventurists’ Film … Read More
“Life was very simple. My parents had come from the North of England, which is a fairly rugged, bleak, hard-working part of England, and so there was not the expectation of luxury.” — Roger Bannister, British athlete Manchester wasn’t exactly what I would call a “pretty” city. I had mixed expectations about my visit this past … Read More
“The world is like a mask dancing. If you want to see it well you do not stand in place.” — Chinua Achebe “Why would someone want to jump in after a mermaid?” The museum guide was tall and sported a top hat and black dinner coat, complete with tails and bow-tie. After a few … Read More
“There is an old story entitled ‘Eyes no Eyes.’ Those who use their eyes obtain the most enjoyment and knowledge. Those who look but do not see go away no wiser than when they came.” — Frederick Horniman I’ve never been one for ‘flower photos.’ When I traveled to the Dominican Republic twice in high … Read More
“Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air…” — Ralph Waldo Emerson When a room comes with its own pair of binoculars, you know you’re in for a good night’s stay. The minute I walked through the door of my hotel room in Brighton, looked out the wide bay window, and saw … Read More
“It strikes! one, two, Three, four, five, six. Enough, enough, dear watch, Thy pulse hath beat enough. Now sleep and rest; Would thou could’st make the time to do so too; I’ll wind thee up no more.” — Ben Jonson After a combined total of twelve or so months living in London, it’s rather shocking … Read More
“Look at a tree, a flower, a plant. Let your awareness rest upon it. How still they are, how deeply rooted in Being. Allow nature to teach you stillness.” — Eckhart Tolle, Stillness Speaks When you start thinking in iambic pentameter, it’s a sign you need to go outside and get some air. This week we … Read More