Roddy's thoughts and pictures at the close of the day
Those of you who have been following the release of For Rhino in a Shrinking World will have already seen Sally Scott's front cover picture - a powerful pastel drawing of a rhino regarding you through the bush. I thought that it would make a special addition to our home so I bought it from... Continue Reading →
In this video Tomas Tranströmer reads several of his most evocative poems (in Swedish, with subtitles in English) against translucent backdrops of the Swedish countryside that so inspires him. The video also tells of the 2011 Nobel prize and highlights his piano playing, which echoes through the whole piece. I was pleasantly surprised to find... Continue Reading →
This is one for all of my Swedish friends, especially the cyclists. I am often asked about South Africa and its future and I always say that the popular view is a misrepresentation: reality is very different. Here's a great example of just that: the South African invention which has just won an international award... Continue Reading →
Some quite remarkable pictures of crochet coral, yes crochet coral, and an inspiring story here: Crocheting to Change the Planet
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