Month: November 2018

  • Picture of tree and thought for the day

    This is a tree in Iffley Village – part of my extended commute into town. It’s a beautiful time of the year. I am currently reading a book on the “Alexander Technique” I like it because it encourages a moment of reflection before doing anything – trying to avoid bad habits we get into. In […]

  • The meaning of remembrance and a better future

    In the UK, Remembrance Sunday is a significant event to honour those who died during the world wars. This year is of special significance because it marks 100 years since the armistice ending the First World War. When I was young, our school went on a trip to Belgium to visit former battlefields and cemeteries. […]

  • Merton College (photos)

    Merton College fields autumn 2018 Merton College fields autumn 2018

  • Spiritual significance of running

    I wrote an article for Sri Chinmoy Races ‘The spiritual significance of running.’ I feel slightly embarrassed in the sense that my personal experiences of running are pretty lame. I once did the Menston four-mile fun run. I would have won the under seven category except for half-way around; I stopped to take my number […]