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It would be a long list, and I would turn it into a weekly podcast.

…..Starting with  Empress Theodora wife of  Emperor Justinian the First.

Instinct is a bad adjective It describes a feeling that is based on unquantifiable reason,and innate belief in right.A distinctly human belief that we must follow.

Instinct as a noun  refers to animal behaviour. Instincts are part of the make up of animal behaviour whether learned or genetic An animal who has lost its’  instincts will probably not survive in the wild.

A human who purely relies on instinct in our algorithmic and logical world will probably not thrive,yet can survive.

We can all quote our successes when we follow our instincts.They probably don’t bear too much critical analysis; but if the result was a success then who can argue with us. Our instincts won the day.

In summary instinct is part of our natural world and one of the many tools we use  to negotiate our challenging life. They can guide or misguide,but they are always there.

“Metageitnion” is the ancient Greek for July and September,so I get two months instead of one.

July represents summer to me and September is the beginning of fall,when days begin to get shorter and growth begins to slow down and the temperatures start to drop.

Both months complement each other.September is a good time to start  looking  back at the long days and warmth of summer,perhaps even the dryness of summer,where the hard labour of watering plants was necessary.Eight watering cans full on my allotment from our communal water pump.

September doesn’t seem so bad,it’s time to prepare for the next  growing season’s and finish harvesting  that of  last of last year’s.

In September the schools have gone back ,so it’s time to have our annual vacation.Usually we are very lucky and the weather suits us perfectly.Even the sea water is warm due to the Gulf stream.

Still , I love the heat of July and enjoy it  sitting in my garden,sipping iced cranberry juice and sparkling water.

It’s a shame that the Ancient  Greek word representing July and September “Metageitnion” sounds like the trigger to a nuclear disaster.Still what’s in a word,it’s all Greek to me.

Daily writing prompt

What is your favorite place to go in your city?

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There’s a bar called City Life I like to go to. Maybe I go once a month or so, usually on film night. They have a small cinema in the back, seats about thirty people and usually it gets about two thirds full.

We have drinks and snacks before the film and there’s usually a break halfway through for more snacks and drinks. I don’t bother eating in the evening as the snacks are really good, onion bhajis and battered prawns with all sorts of exotic dips.

The films are a good mix , but always something worth watching, and after the film , we usually sit around chatting and discussing whatever has happened since we last got together. The closing time is very flexible , usually someone says.

” I’ll have to go , got to get up early tomorrow”

That starts the gentle trickle out the door. There’s never any trouble with people overstaying their welcome.

It’s a nice atmosphere and really clean and friendly.

Long may it continue.

People who endlessly want to travel bore me silly.What are they looking for?

So,if you’ve been everywhere,where would you choose to live?Surely that would be an impossible choice Sea over mountain;City over plateau, Forest over lake.

Do you hate your home?Does it not enlighten your spirit, where do you feel most comfortable?

For me,it’s at home ,surrounded by familiar things and with plenty of opportunities to be creative.There my heart beats pleasurably and I am at Peace with myself.

To live in a Home,where I am safe and is a haven for myself and others close to me is my attainable desire.

I found this on one of my dog walks two years ago. It’s on my table beside my computer. I think it’s cool and maybe a lot of people wouldn’t see it as anything special ,but to me it’s a miracle of nature and always makes me feel good.It’s nice to hold and look at it’s slightly deranged symmetry.

Namaste

If some task becomes routine then it must be necessary,like brushing your teeth.So why would you skip it?

If something has become  routine but not necessary such as putting cologne on your wrist before going out,then to skip this action it is not really important.

Routine in itself is not a bad or boring thing.Some things are best kept routine and become good habits.

Others might be comfort blankets in what sometimes can be a very confusing World. If we see that happening in others,accept it,it does not harm,and if it makes them feel better than so what. If brewing fresh  tea in a special mug every morning is your routine.

Savour it!

Has the World got too busy?

I very often can’t put a name to a face,so if you are famous or indeed infamous and I ignore you,or worst of all get your name wrong.Please forgive me.

Recently ,we have all begun to see education is becoming an expensive item.

There are all sorts of fees,subscriptions and hidden charges such as for accommodation and travel and exclusions which can have great personal cost.(such as not allowing the education of certain groups)

The interests and needs of Education  are personal to everyone and  should be everyone’s  right.

It is the most expensive item  both in time and monetary terms that I have invested in myself and continue to do so.

I wish the same opportunity for everyone.

I’m hooked on exclusivity,so I look for something new all the time.It’s now nigh impossible to be the only listener and find something original.

I will keep on trying though.Hearing  that unique voice with nuggets of wisdom that light the soul and aren’t part of the Social Media clamber to be a big number .

Mind you it has to be interesting and make me laugh,so when I find one it tends to get popular and I stop listening.

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