On the occasion of my 80th birthday I have thrown a party and I want to reflect on the last 80 years but also don't want to bore people to death. I will try and give my utterances in postcard size chunks and also introduce a sense of humor where possible. I choose to speak for 2 minutes per decade so that means a 16 minute long speech and the question is can I hold people's attention for that...
I signed up for a zoom call with an organization whose name I will not mention here; the idea was to form a spiritual group to discuss aspects of the particular field. This was led by two ladies both of whom had considerable experience in the field. There was a representative from the organization in attendance. It became clear that the leading lady, the first speaker, was very keen on saying...
Today A scientific and Medical Network monthly book talk took place with David Lorimer and Sarah Anderson author of the book ' The Lost Art of Silence - reconnecting to the power and beauty of quiet' This was just the inspiration I needed for today's diary theme. As you may have noticed, there have been no entries for the past three days, when I have been re-adjusting from being in London back...
I came downstairs for breakfast amongst considerable activity. I noticed that there were many young ladies of a slim build and they looked very athletic types. Little did I know that there was going to be a preparation and final selection for the Paris Olympics with respect to the 10,000 meter runs. This was to take place at Parliament Hill with the best athletes from the country competing. The...
A free day. I decided to take the bus number one which goes from Hampstead Heath to Canada Water. I have never been there before but I know it has something to do with the docks. I took advantage of my Freedom Pass to get my free ride. The London readers in the bus cab do not recognize the Freedom Pass, you just wave it and get on the bus. The driver scarcely looks up. The No 1 bus passing the...
.. At large in North London. I visited Whittington Hospital and saw a rather strange sculpture in the forecourt. Not sure what the plastic domes are about. Is it for people who smoke or is it a residue from the covid times when everyone thought they had to keep distant from others Decided not to enter Highgate Cemetery which has been privatised and which will cost you 10 quid to get in. I don't...
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Inspired by Samuel Pepys’ Diary 1633-1703