As the late, great Stephen Hawking said, "Remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see and wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious. And however difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at. It …
Time Marches on…
…although at the beginning of the month no one was going anywhere very fast! Rain fell onto snow during the evening, freezing to leave a layer of ice for the unwary the following morning. I braved this to take a photograph and that was enough being outside for me. It was so cold. It was …
Feeling grateful…
Thoughts on waking: a bus! Thank goodness the heating is still working. I hope the water supply is back on. Didn't like those odd noises in the night. Later...yes, we have water. Now to put the kettle on for a restorative cuppa.
Snow Day!
An extra day, a bonus day, a Snow Day! Can't get out the front door, roads slippery, no buses, no trains...so....writing and tidying and planning the next stage. One submission has been sent off re an astronomy book. With a new job to look forward to after Easter, I am getting my paperwork and house …
A Grand Day out
Yesterday I enjoyed spending much time with the splending Lockyer telescope at the Norman Lockyer Observatory, talking to people and sharing my knowledge and enthusiasm for the telescope, Norman Lockyer and the Observatory. The sun eventually obliged with a sun spot.
Life is fleeting
Life is fleeting tis but a breath from life to death Sorrow and joy like petals strew the way as hand in hand we wend with strangers and with friends through life’s sometimes rocky path Caring and sharing to The End.
Orrery
Wow. Up in the clouds. Bluebells, an orrery and held spell bound once more by the great Dr Allan Chapman. His talk spanned the history of planet research throughout the 19th century encompassing the discovery of Uranus, helium, Norman Lockyer, orreries and much, much more! Today was the official unveiling of the restored Victorian Orrery. …
Published Author
Having had a short story selected for inclusion in an anthology which has now been published, I can now count myself as a Published Author. Exciting! Gives me hope for the future. 'Trying for Boots' is about an inspirational wheelchair rugby player and is included within 'For Sale: Baby Shoes Never Worn' an anthology to …
Daytime Television
As much as I am enjoying the delights of Homes under the Hammer, Escape to the Country/Sun/Winter Sun or wherever and the many, many antique shows I do wonder to whom the programme of delights is aimed. The adverts are definitely geared to the elderly and/or infirm. Given that most views would tend to be …
About a Fiji boy…
“Wow”, the young student doctor breathed in joy and wonder as my baby slithered into view, “that is the first time I have seen a birth. Thank you for sharing this with me.” I took my eyes off my newborn son and glanced at the young doctor. All at once the years dropped away …
Karen Hedges 