Scratch n’sniff Icebergs

Originally posted on Diary of a Person Being Human:
I’m re-posting this piece in light of an ensuing discussion about language that my previous post has sparked. I want to highlight that any notion of truth validated by linguistic exchange… Continue reading Scratch n’sniff Icebergs

Whispers from Venice – Micro Bracelets (Weekly Photo Challenge – Focus)

Originally posted on Maria Jones-Phillips Art:
I have been inspired by the wonders of Venice during my recent travels there, and since my return I have been busily creating new pieces of jewellery that reflect the typical traditional colours and… Continue reading Whispers from Venice – Micro Bracelets (Weekly Photo Challenge – Focus)

A More User Friendly Ish (Audio File Available)

  I’ve been inspired by fellow blogger and follower Steve over at iChristian to perhaps include an audio clip of my blog posts in the interests of those who need and prefer to use an audio reader, or for those of you who would rather listen to my dulcet tones rather than take the effort to read! 😉 I think it’s a great idea in keeping with the theme of the couple of short video-blogs I have posted recently, also because it makes my site generally much more user friendly. I shall endeavour to make an audio recording of my posts … Continue reading A More User Friendly Ish (Audio File Available)

A Bed Time Story

Originally posted on Diary of a Person Being Human:
Misguided as I sometimes feel I mean no harm to any soul. I mean only To send good wishes, to stray only where my heart leads me, Then to wend my way back to where home is. If I should appear upon your step, bearing gifts in my two hands Know that I do so because you called me forth To tell you of your forgotten stories, your loves and losses, And tales of beginnings with no endings. If you usher me away, I will have said my piece, Played my… Continue reading A Bed Time Story

Elephantasy

Originally posted on Diary of a Person Being Human:
rule (ru:l) NOUN 1. one of a set of explicit or understood regulations or principles governing conduct or procedure within a particular area of activity 2. [mass noun] control of or dominion over an area or people    3. (the rule) the normal or customary state of things (OED online, accessed 18/6/13) – I’m writing this post for two reasons, one to shed light upon a point that spawned a mini-debate between me and a fellow blogger regarding the concept of contradiction (thanks Dog for the brilliant inspiration, you have my total respect). Two, to… Continue reading Elephantasy