A yellow flash followed the click of the car doors locking; we turned to the trail, the cone of our headlamps shining bright. Heading northeast into the dark….

the great outdoorsJohn ProctorFebruary 23, 2024John ProctorComment

Conflict - 5 : Loss of Memories of Loved Ones

Loss of Memories of Loved Ones

contemplationMr Damian RobinSeptember 23, 2023Mr D Robin, poetry, classical poetsComment

My Time by Anthony Langstone

My Time - A poem by Anthony Langstone

contemplationGuest ArticlesJune 28, 2023meditation, anthony Langstone, poetry, contemplation, peace, tranquilityComment

Conflict - 4 : Teaching : Diligence and Contemplation

For Margaret Trey. To accommodate her school and the pupils there, Dr Trey took on a larger workload than was normal for a teacher.

contemplationMr Damian RobinJune 20, 2023Mr D Robin, poetry, classical poetsComment

Conflict - 3 : Legacy : Good Numbers or Good Works

To Ethan Gutmann who was musing on Facebook, from his isolated grandparents’ home in Vermont during lockdown, that having published two books in his life was not enough.

contemplationMr Damian RobinMay 24, 2023Mr D Robin, poetryComment

Daffodils by Susan Holmes

Poetry inspired by William Wordsworth

contemplation, arts and craftsSusan HolmesFebruary 16, 2023daffodils, susan holmes, poetry, sonnet, paintingComment

Conflict - 2 : Bad, or, Good Enough

For Joanne Robson who was going through big life changes and feeling the gods would pity her for her inadequate way of dealing with them.

contemplationMr Damian RobinFebruary 15, 2023Mr D Robin, poetryComment

Conflict - 1 : Work or Sleep

To Zhou Yan, also called Angel, after a very short audio message conversation

contemplationMr Damian RobinNovember 14, 2022peotry, damian robinComment

FALL

Leaves in Fall

contemplationMr Damian RobinOctober 10, 2022Mr D Robin, leaves, autumnComment

Glimpse of Creativity

by Girts

contemplationGirtsJune 25, 2022creativity, photographyComment

The Decorator’s Dialogue by Anthony Langstone

I aim to create a work of art every time through decorating and if something isn’t right I know and won’t be happy until I make it right.

arts and craftsGuest ArticlesMarch 14, 2022decorating, painting, plastering, apprenticeComment

Beckoned by Illusion and Dreams: A Tale from the Trail by John Proctor

I approached the summit of Am Bodach and the entrance to the ridge, the sun was resting on the horizon. The atmosphere and raw emotion engulfed me as I placed my climbing helmet on and begin the final balancing act.

the great outdoors, Tales of Wonder and WisdomJohn ProctorMarch 13, 2022John Proctor, climbing, Ben Nevis, Scotland, adventue, commitmentComment

Padoreh, a love story by Pete M Wyer

A story of love, written & produced by Pete Wyer, read by RD Watson

Tales of Wonder and WisdomGuest ArticlesMarch 10, 2022Pete M Wyer, music, story, loveComment

2021 Stonehaven, Scotland Photo Diary

A slideshow detailing month by month scenes in Stonehaven, Scotland and surrounding 5 miles in 2021

What makes music healthy by Pavel Porubiak

It is widely believed that music can have a positive impact on someone’s mind and can also have healing effects. This claim is further affirmed by studies proving that our mental well-being influences our body, or the way we use music in our lives.

music is medicineGuest ArticlesJanuary 29, 2022music, health, classical music, ancient timesComment

Hardoutkiwi - a passion for fashion and Maori art

Combined with a passion for fashion and cultural art, Hardout kiwi is dedicated to creating contemporary Māori Art

arts and craftsGuest ArticlesJanuary 22, 2022maori, new zealand, Judy Liu, fashion, sewingComment

An "Angel" and Messages from Above!

Being in a state of uncertainty when painting, I sometimes take a step back and focus on my own inner growth. Sometimes inspiration comes from within, but some other times, we get motivated from things that come at the perfect time.

arts and craftsIoanna KalogirouJanuary 4, 2022art, angels, Ioanna Kalogirou Comment