At the riding school today we were told to kick the horses gently when we wanted them to move. Otherwise, the instructor said, they would default to… Read more “The horse and the ship…”
Month: August 2020
Learning piano in a new world…
If you’re someone who craves certainty in your world, the next few months and possibly years may not be the easiest time. Things can and will change… Read more “Learning piano in a new world…”
Parking lessons
I remember going to football matches as a child with my family. Big games. Where cars would be parked for hundreds of yards on the side of… Read more “Parking lessons”
When the start is wrong…
Have you heard the one about the pheasant plucker? The poem where it’s very important not to confuse the start of different words! There was a peacock… Read more “When the start is wrong…”
Splash hits
The water splash ride today had three main feature splashes. A forward-facing, medium-sized climb (see below) followed by fast descent and splash. A backward-facing, slightly smaller climb… Read more “Splash hits”
Traffic choices
I took a drive today. And found this nice place. But it wasn’t all rosy. We got caught in traffic along the way. And although Google Maps… Read more “Traffic choices”
In-person vs online
As things were getting pretty scary in March, an Australian named Peter Shepherd wrote this. I only came across it today, but he was ahead of his… Read more “In-person vs online”
Social media is not real life!
The last item in this interesting list from Austin Kleon says the following: “Pay attention to what you pay attention to” – he got it from a… Read more “Social media is not real life!”
Bits and pieces…
Some ideas, questions and advice from a great conversation I had today. If he’s not responding to your emails, just give him a ring. Why don’t you… Read more “Bits and pieces…”
RTH!
So I did this today… This coming Friday. 40 people or so in the foyer listening to Seamie O’Dowd do his thing. Happy days. The first official… Read more “RTH!”