March 29, 2024

Chapter 6 – Quick update to explain why I’m a bit busy at the moment

I haven’t managed an update to the site for a while for various good reasons. Here’s a quick peek into my chaos at the moment. I can’t write about everything for reasons I can explain later so here goes:

Chapter 6 – Tiger mortally wounded

Finally decided to get out a bit as lockdowns are significantly lifting. We wanted to see the mountains again with all other things here being generally insanely busy at the moment. I set off with my son for a day or two near the mountains, we had a great trip down via Lake Constance with beautiful weather. Unfortunately, as we were just deciding where to park we were reversed into. The Tiger had a whole rear end of a car balanced on its front wheel then was twisted forcefully over to the right and there it lay, leaking petrol.

Chapter 6 – “art attack” – Andy Goldsworthy

This is a small collection of interesting links to art created by Andy Goldsworthy. I am a great admirer of his work, his patience, his detail and apparent love of nature. I have included links to some online collections of his work as well as a catalogue with links to explore at your leisure. At the bottom of the page is a YouTube link to a fascinating film “Rivers and Tides” about some of his work with ice and generally things outdoors which has excellent photography and gives you some idea of the person behind the art work.

Chapter 6 – Reflections on Englishness, Britishness and living in Europe

When people in Germany, where I live now, ask if something is “typically English”, I am often at a loss to explain and frequently say that it isn´t. It may be typical of a part of the population but not in a general sense for all.

Chapter 6 – Health and Illness – Part 1

I have been reading a very insightful short paper in German by Wilfried Belschner about the concepts of health and disease/sickness. I shall try to précis the paper from the original German and find links to illustrate the idea. Translations are mine and the condensation of the original German text is done from my perspective, the appendages and comments to the text are also mine.

Chapter 6 – casting my mind back and thinking about the why´s of travel

I´ve been musing about a few experiences in the past before I started writing this blog and how they influenced me. I shall try to piece the story and the thoughts together.