Francis Bacon, 1st Viscount St. Alban (1561 –1626), was an English philosopher and statesman, who has been described as one of the greatest thinkers ever, whose ideas have changed the way people think. He first became known to me during… Read More ›
Philosophy & Psychology
Personal thoughts about things from a philosophical or psychological angle
Still keeping calm and carrying on!
A little bit of sunshine does you good! So now the UK is in virtual lockdown. “Am I bovvered?” Not a bit. Did a bit of gardening this morning planting out the onions I’d pre sprouted, reorganised the larder shelves… Read More ›
Keep Calm & Carry On ……… again!
It was a beautiful sunny day in the English Cotswolds yesterday, a 3.5 miles walk early morning, followed by a cuppa of my favourite tea reading a book in a sunny spot in the garden. The only (minor) problem was… Read More ›
Significant Quotations #4 Freedom of Speech a Deadly Sin?
I’ve chosen this quote from George Orwell as it seems so relevant today, despite him having written it more than 60 years ago. I suppose it emerged from his famous novel “1984” and his many essays in which he said:… Read More ›
Keep Calm and Carry On!
Do you know the history and background to this saying that now appears on mugs, key rings, posters, biscuit tins, coasters, table mats …………..? Here’s a sample from Wikipedia: “Keep Calm and Carry On was a motivational poster produced by… Read More ›
