Monthly Archives: March 2010

The wonders of ‘Wonders of The Solar System’

The Wonders of The Solar System is my favourite programme right now. It’s presented with a refreshing attitude of awe and wonder by the casual and relaxed Brian Cox who, believe it or not, was in D:ream. Things can only … Continue reading

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Croci, crocuses, crocus! (46/365)

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Luminesce (45/365)

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Digitizing Krishnamurti, Part Two

At KFT in Brockwood, Hampshire, we have begun the second phase of our project to digitize all of Krishnamurti’s video recordings. Last year we captured all of the archive master tapes. We are now on to production master tapes, which … Continue reading

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Spring is Sprung (44/365)

In 2009, I took a photo of the same tree, 22 Feb. This year, we are three weeks behind.

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Fast Food: How to get as much fat, salt and sugar inside you as possible

Take Kentucky Fried Chicken. My source called it “a premier example” of putting more fat on our plate. KFC’s approach to battering its food results in “an optimised fat pick-up system”. With its flour, salt, MSG, maltodextrin, sugar, corn syrup … Continue reading

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Forkery (43/365)

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Supersky (42/365)

Great skies in March so far!

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Cowdray House (41/365)

The impressive Cowdray House house, Midhurst, built in 1542. For the full set of photographs, click here. And how it once looked: Interior: And Constable’s impression:

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L-Plates (40/365)

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Pile (39/365)

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The Trees of Brockwood – Centre Sitting Room (38/365)

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Second Class

Yesterday evening I taught the second weekly class. It felt very different this time. Last time I didn’t really feel present and wasn’t really sure how the whole thing went. I was rushing through the poses and nervous. This time … Continue reading

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Cunning

The ways of cunning are always complex and destructive. It is this self-protective cunning that makes for attachment; and when attachment causes pain, it is this same cunning that seeks detachment and finds pleasure in the pride and vanity of … Continue reading

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Wow. Just… wow!

Solar eclipse in Varanasi, India

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Yoga Space (37/365)

Yoga Space (37/365), originally uploaded by :Duncan. Not your average yoga studio, I suppose. We can fit eight comfortably, plus me teaching.

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The North Pole is moving faster than it used to

I remember in scouts having to calculate bearings based on the movement of magnetic north, a little per year to add on. In 1904 it was moving at 9 miles a year. Now it is moving towards Russia from Canada … Continue reading

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March Sunset (36/365)

March Sunset (36/365), originally uploaded by :Duncan.

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March 8

The birds outside are now in time with the birds in the alarm clock Six o’clock They sound much the same The mornings are getting lighter Easier to get up Beginning the day with a stretch Breathe and relax Breathe … Continue reading

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To exploit is to be exploited

To exploit is to be exploited. The desire to use others for your psychological necessities makes for dependence, and when you depend you must hold, possess; and what you possess, possesses you. – Krishnamurti

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