25 Great Reads

I've put together a list of non-fiction, inspired by the 'BUD principle' I read about in Satish Kumar's, 'Earth Pilgrim'. His mother taught him that things ought to be, "Beautiful, useful and durable." These books fit that principle. It isn't an exhaustive list, there are many more books I have enjoyed or found helpful; so …

Summer Reads

I've been reading (and enjoying) Robert Lanza's, 'Biocentrism', David Bohm's, 'Wholeness and the Implicate Order' and Carlo Rovelli's 'Reality Is Not What It Seems - The Journey to Quantum Gravity'. Also listening to Bonobo. These books had fascinating insights that influenced new poetry I've written. Deepak Chopra's, "Ageless Body, Timeless Mind' (1993) is a fascinating …

Allotmenteering: Hayley Stewart

This ‘Winter Morning’ interview is with the lovely Hayley Stewart; allotmenteer, Chair of the Sandy Carnival and long term committee member and Show Manager for Sandy Horticultural Association. What motivates you to work / run an allotment? This actually stemmed from growing up in a family of keen gardeners fresh veg and fruit is a …

Positive

Many inspiring things are happening in the world. I enjoy being informed and inspired. Positive News is a current affairs magazine, led by Sean Dagan-Wood. I followed its stories for a while and became a community co-owner. Each issue covers a multitude of topics; delivering constructive and diverse news on many subjects. It is refreshing to …