Walking in lock-down on Mt Victoria
Walking in lock-down is a precious and Mt Victoria is a magnet. Here are a few moments from today’s walk in lock-down.
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Motion, I love thee — an unreadable poem
Motion, I love thee, I love thee to death.
I am moved by every gifted breath.
As long as I have thee, it’s never too late
to do dancing or reaching or swimming or weights
T’ai chi and top fashion for travellers
Under the burning sun of Seoul, an Issey Miyake bonnet is the obvious choice for headgear. More from the daily life of a writer in residence.
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The way of the walker: walking mindfully
Post written in 2015, in which I offer more sage advice to myself about the simple pleasures of walking Walking is one peg in the exercise programme that was part of my boot camp for old age, my year of looking intently at darn near every aspect of my life. And there’s more to walking […]
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Birthday girl
hey it’s my birthday! I know that but do you? I popped from the womb upside down early I jerked and I jumped right out of my pram they called me Jigger who never lay still when you think of the odds what a marvel oh what a thrill! and every day I’ve clambered from the dark […]
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