Category Archives: inspiration

Another gem….

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Ian

Hugh MacLeod is a cartoonist with a twist, who often offers real insight with his distinctive style of cartoons…..this one is my favorite, but it’s hard to choose! Pretty subtle huh? Click on the image to get your own free … Continue reading →

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How a small shift in perspective….

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Ian

….Can have a big impact on your life Surrounded by suffering and tragedy as an aid worker in the late 1990’s, I would often get overwhelmed with the apparent futility and desperation of it all. But during one late night, … Continue reading →

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Introducing the disadvantaged to polite society

Posted on July 11, 2010 by Ian

I have been in a swelteringly hot Britain this week, packing up all our worldly goods ready for shipping to our new house in Asker, Norway. Of course being in the UK means catching up with ‘real’ newspapers instead of … Continue reading →

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Hot, hot, hot today in sunny Norway

Posted on June 6, 2010 by Ian

Too hot for….well, anything much at all really. So I am going to make like Garfield today, Thanks Garfield for reminding us that really, less is so often much more…….. Stay well

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Who tells children that flowers are weeds?

Posted on May 29, 2010 by Ian

And should we listen to them? Spring means lots of time outdoors walking to school/kindergarten along rapidly growing pathways, verges…..well, rapidly growing everywhere actually! William especially likes picking flowers, leaves and other interesting looking objects to be found along the … Continue reading →

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