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Jharna Kala sky
In New York, it can be harder to appreciate nature – eye level is dominated by high rise buildings and a mass of electrical and telephonic wires. However, we were driving up through Queens after a hard days work selling books, when the sky suddenly caught the eye. We had to strain the neck to […]
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The flower that refuses to die
Last November and December I went through an orchid spending spree. It was the combination of the grey, miserable British winter and the ability to buy beautiful plants for excellent value. Orchids are a particularly robust plant, which excel on calculated neglect. The only trick to growing orchids is not to over-water them; don’t leave […]
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Photos of England
Some photos capturing the different aspects and moods of England. Many of the photos are from Oxfordshire and Yorkshire. Houses of Parliament – London. London Eye and the River Thames. More photos of London
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The power of synchronicity
I was cycling in the Yorkshire Dales. The roads were surprisingly quiet for such an idyllic August afternoon. But, despite the breathtaking rural scenes, my mind was ruminating over economics; in particular, I was thinking deeply about UK labour market regulations and the National Minimum Wage. I was a little bit annoyed with myself for […]
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Yorkshire panoramas
The Yorkshire Dales has some great scenery. These pictures show the landscape in panorama format, allowing a wider angle than usual. Click to enlarge photo. Panorama of Lower Wharfedale, near Bolton Abbey. Panorama of Middle Wharfedale – looking towards Barden Fell.
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The hedgehog in the road
I was walking down the road when I heard a loud, impatient beeping from a car. It was stuck behind another car which had, for some reason, stopped in the middle of the road. The first instinct is to sympathise with the car which was impatiently beeping. But then, on closer inspection, I saw a […]
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A Moment’s Peace at the Olympics
At the 2012 London Olympics, I participated in an event “A Moment’s Peace” – it was an event run to celebrate the true Olympic spirit – promoting the ideal of peace, unity in diversity and the hope for creating a better world. The London 2012 Olympics was a special time. There was so much good […]
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One night in 2012 – Remembering the London Olympics
One night in 2012 is a documentary about the opening ceremony of the London Olympics. It is available on iPlayer for a short time. The London Olympics of 2012 seems a long time ago now. But, I do remember the wave of optimism and positivity which swept across the nation for those balmy three weeks. […]