It’s been well over six months since the last update. The blog has been populated in that time, but not as frequently as in the last year or so. This window of opportunity is presented to offer something of an update on how things have been and how things are. The tutoring went fairly well […]
Read More Dryden Update: Do GoodWhat kind of year was 2021 for me? Interesting, intriguing, fascinating, thrilling, challenging and unexpected would be some of the words to make a start in describing the year. Key developments have taken place in the lives of my daughters and it has been such a blessing to observe their progress in life. My wife […]
Read More Dryden Update: In Line With His WillHere’s the premise of the conversation. Previously in the conversation: A crucial element of the relationship I have with my brother is honesty and truth. It does me no good to flatter my brother or hype up what he writes about as if I’m looking to impress someone. David won’t be impressed and so I […]
Read More ADBC: 22 – Book, Takeaway and Not TryingJust for today. Before today, I had never seen it before. After today, I will never see it again. During today, however familiar an activity may appear, it will be the first time that I’ve ever done it today. Yet the cycle does not change – evening and morning go on as they always have. […]
Read More Write OnMy Dad enjoyed his allotment. My Mum enjoyed cooking. I know they enjoyed these things because when I have an image in my head of what they enjoyed doing those activities spring effortlessly to mind. It would be interesting to see what my daughters would say their parents enjoy doing. What I do know is […]
Read More Dryden Update: Review and PreviewThere are ways to make progress in vocations. It’s not just to know what that vocation is, it is to also know some of the basic routines to implement that will allow you to go from good to excellent. The sportsman trains and practices their basics. The chef learns and practices their basics. The writer […]
Read More Journeyman Journal: BasicsAndrew didn’t usually take his laptop with him. He was usually content with a large notepad and a few pens. This time, though, he felt it necessary to take his laptop with him. His reasoning was that seeing as though what he would be writing would more than likely contribute largely to the finished product, […]
Read More What Words May Come Of ThisThere is something about the blank page that invites words. What kind of words and how that blank page will be filled appears daunting at first. It can be intimidating. So much can be written, but what should be written. What effect will it have to the reader? Will it really convey what the mind […]
Read More The Journal: Write OnDear Ritson: I hope you are well. It’s not the first time I’ve blogged about you on your birthday, but I was particularly keen to get something written on this occasion. There’s a lot I could say to you and I want to say a lot, but it’s probably best to split this over a […]
Read More Blog to My Mentor: Prelude – From Letters to BlogsDeath is a topic some people avoid. You know the concerns – it’s being morbid, it’s a bit depressing, there’s nothing that good to say about it and for some it triggers some pretty traumatic memories. As death is inevitable, though, I don’t mind thinking and taking about the matter from time to time. I […]
Read More So Much To Write – So Little Time
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