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Been there ,done it.

How much would you pay to go to the moon?

I don’t need to pay anyone to go to the Earth Moon as I’ve already been there

The cosmos and our galaxies and different universes are constantly adapting and changing sometimes quite explosively.

I was part of an Earth moon rock a long time ago and somehow I ended up here, assembled as me. Well you’ve just got to accept a lot of things that happen in your celestial being,don’t you?

So no way would I pay anyone to do what happens naturally.Particularly if it requires ,noisy,smelly rockets.

Namaste

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Broken Paths

What alternative career paths have you considered or are interested in?

I’m only interested now in broken Paths,because I think they have a meandering beauty.

Careering is a false god and maybe those with the wisdom to avoid its’ pitfalls will get the respect they deserve.With the inevitable  realisation that  Mammon is becoming more and more  mouse-like every day.

Careering Mouse

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Oven baked Fish and Chips

What food would you say is your specialty?

Yes,I don’t go out and catch the fish,nor am I a dab hand at mixing the beer flavoured batter.I admit it all comes in a cardboard box from the supermarket(which one  depends on my funds)…Cod or Haddock,I don’t mind.

I do have the necessary metal baking tray and my favourite chips are always in the freezer.I’m an expert at timing them and the fact that everything is baked,makes it  low fat and to be honest a lot easier to clean up after,particularly if you oil the tray.

Octopus or Jellyfish?

Definitely not octopus though or for that matter Jellyfish,that would not be my idea of a fishy treat.

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5 things children need help for

1) Emotional support Children are constantly trying to learn about the world around them. Talking about how they feel is a learnt skill. They don’t start out knowing this. They will need help to manage their emotions, such as dealing with frustration, anger or sadness. 2) Education Children will need assistance in understanding how to […]

5 things children need help for

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A Playground of Ruins

They bring missiles into playgrounds, where children once ran, happy and free. Beds where dreams should safely bloom, have become fields of fear and debris. Those in power guard iron walls, and not the fragile hearts that break. Grown-ups dodge their duty still, while expecting children to awake. Irony it is, that cuts sharper than […]

A Playground of Ruins

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The Earth and Our children

I am proud to be part of this Earth, the only place where life thrives and grows.Whether it is the first sprout rising from the soil or the young of animals and birds, every new life reflects pure energy. The greatest source of hope however lies in our children. They are our students, our responsibility […]

The Earth and Our children

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Shout out to Indian dancers raising hope for Gaza’s children

Have you heard how Indians are helping the children of war-torn Gaza? The work done by ‘Indian Dancers for Gazan Children‘ is truly heartwarming. These artists show that dance is more than just a performance. It’s a way to connect with people, spread kindness, and offer support across borders. Using their talent to raise awareness […]

Shout out to Indian dancers raising hope for Gaza’s children

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The Dishes(haunting)

I am just thinking about going into the kitchen to have my breakfast.

A thought put me off,I will have to do the dishes first.

I was spooking myself .I’d already done them last night.

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January 1st 1983

What major historical events do you remember?

This is the day that all the people running computer systems (the military defense systems were last to agree),that they would use one Protocol and therefore would be able to communicate with each other and hence the Internet came into being and January the 1st 1983 is its’ official Birthday.

The Internet is therefore a Capricorn ,ruled by Saturn; the planet of time and responsibilities(a bit boring to be honest) born in the Chinese Year of the Pig ,a very decent sort of animal.

It had been Sir Tim Berners-Lee dream to have one system so that scientific data could be shared.That and more was officially achieved on that day.

As a date in history it is truly momentous ; generating  a reaction akin to  nuclear fusion ,it’s explosive impact in enabling out of this World communication continues its’ path of Worldwide dominance.

The upsides of sharing data and the  potential for education and information far outweigh the downsides of misinformation and depravity.

Indeed trollish repetition and censorship have threatened the Internet but the realisation of the benefits of sharing information stands firm as a principle and in truth I believe will defeat tyranny.

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Cats at the zoo

I recently visited Chester Zoo and had the honour of photographing five incredible animals up close: lions, tigers, cheetahs, jaguars, and snow leopards. Inspired by these majestic creatures, I decided to delve into the zoo’s conservation efforts for these species. Accompanied by my photos, here’s the lowdown on Chester Zoo’s work to protect and preserve […]

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