Christmas, birth of Jesus, celebrated conveniently soon after the (northern hemisphere) winter solstice. After solstice, this year Dec21, we can look forward to longer days. Though probably not warmer. Eventually Spring. Though depth of winter is yet to come. Christmas customs vary. Seems each family has its own, probably a synthesis of what the parentsContinue reading “Christmas is coming”
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Not a wasted walk
Wednesday Nov 10th, a week after wasted walk to dentist. Papers late: couldn’t wake brain with Guardian crossword. Forecast dry, 13 deg. Wore thick yellow jumper. Raincoat in backpack with library books. Thought of repeating previous route. But needed to visit Nationwide. Shorter to go there first. Subway under Rheims Way. Past castle, needing repair.Continue reading “Not a wasted walk”
Another wasted walk
Actually think no walk is wasted. Exercise, good for mind and body. At the time felt different. Wed Nov 2. Dental appointment 1145. Built my day around it. Bath and clean clothes. Part of T20 cricket, on radio: Bangladesh v India. Snack at 10. Sunny, 13 deg. Jumper. Did without raincoat. Walked via Tannery estate,Continue reading “Another wasted walk”
A Wednesday walk
This blog is about walking. Keep telling myself “its not about me” Of course it is. But its not meant to be about illness, infirmity or mental state. Except where decrepitude affects walking. Three miles in two and a half hours seems to be limit. Routine trip into Canterbury city centre is a major expedition.Continue reading “A Wednesday walk”
Sloe hunting
Recently read (Daily Telegraph) that AngloSaxons divided the year into two halves: light and dark, from equinox to equinox. The improbably equal four seasons came later. Worshipping the sun is not good. But we must be aware of its importance in our lives. Not a god, but we can be sure it exists. October isContinue reading “Sloe hunting”
Litterpicking
Litter is an eyesore caused by careless or antisocial people. No use raving: it has to be dealt with. My litterpicking began by picking up glass bottles. Some people buy beer, drink it and leave bottle on street. Becomes broken and a hazard especially to children. Bottles can be recycled. Bin collectors spill rubbish, probContinue reading “Litterpicking”
Just shopping
Tuesday September 13th. Walk into Canterbury centre. Keep it short cos of dodgy left foot. Need card for seven year old. Quiche. Return library books. Could be mile and half. 17 deg C. Light coloured cloud. Long trousers. Raincoat in pack. Wincheap. Food wagon open in Maidens Head carpark. Hi to Sally [Gooch. We actedContinue reading “Just shopping”
Why i like this walk
Usually in Canterbury i walk because i have things to do. Eg shops, library, dentist, doctor, cinema. Focussed on what i’m doing, where to put feet. Sometimes walk for pleasure or to do daily mile. This walk is a mile circuit from home, one of several. Sep 4th i chose it and wondered why. AmContinue reading “Why i like this walk”
Slower and slower
Determined not to bore you with my health. Enjoyable walk on Saturday left me with extra pain in left foot. Had to withdraw from guided walk of Hambrook on Monday. Gloom. Life goes on. Writing more about less. Life goes on. Tuesday had to hobble around Canterbury. Dentist at 830. Library book to return. CollectContinue reading “Slower and slower”
Second thoughts
Plan for Aug 11th was to watch England Lions play South African cricketers at Canterbury’s St Lawrence Ground. Would mean a two mile walk and provide material for a blog. Amber heat warning caused second thoughts. Little shade at the ground. Devised two mile local walk: to give purpose planned to prune brambles on theContinue reading “Second thoughts”
Rambling Brummie 