Gratitude #4

Posted on October 3, 2022October 3, 2022 by Simon

Focus on what you have rather than what you lack! Photo is water lilies at the Missouri Botanical Garden in St Louis.... Read More

Supply Chain

Posted on October 1, 2022October 1, 2022 by Simon

“The world’s supply of grievances is almost inexhaustible” As is the worlds supply of beauty. Photo is of a tropical plant growing in the Missouri Botanical Garden in St Louis.... Read More

Plans

Posted on September 29, 2022September 20, 2022 by Simon

“Well-intended plans often have unintended side effects.” Public art in Bordeaux. An example of the a well intended plan was sending Covid money to the public and to businesses. The uninte... Read More

Words Seldom Seen: Calumny

Posted on September 27, 2022September 20, 2022 by Simon

Calumny Noun: A misrepresentation intended to harm another’s reputation. Slander Example: “The calumny this election season is the usual mix of misrepresentations and outright falsehoods.&... Read More

Conversation

Posted on September 23, 2022September 20, 2022 by Simon

“Conversation and information do not directly correlate.” When the tide is out there is no fishing from this town in Bordeaux. The quote is the result of a conversation between Gene B and ... Read More

Waste

Posted on September 22, 2022September 20, 2022 by Simon

“Waste is incompatible with gratitude.” Photo is from a castle/winery garden in Bordeaux. The quote evolved from something Jane Whitefield a major character in one of Thomas Perry’s ... Read More

Skin

Posted on September 16, 2022September 16, 2022 by Simon

Skin is waterproof. Keep going in the rain. Photo is from Charney, France just as a massive thunder storm was breaking up.... Read More

Caring

Posted on September 15, 2022September 15, 2022 by Simon

If it’s worth caring about, it’s worth writing down. There are probably bigger lies but this is certainly one of the most common.... Read More

Art

Posted on September 12, 2022September 12, 2022 by Simon

“A good espresso is like a work of art.” Italian folk saying I know the photo is of a very artistically made cappuccino not an espresso. The broader point is that simple things done well a... Read More

Trail Making

Posted on September 9, 2022September 6, 2022 by Simon

“Trail making takes longer than trail following.“ An important thing to remember when planning. Photo is of the Circumference Trail at Piestewa Peak. It is being rebuilt be a group of dedi... Read More

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Simon Burrow

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