I have always liked the work of Ansel Adams and naturally my eye got drawn to a recent article about him in The Daily Telegraph. Journalist Colin Gleandell wrote a fascinating, matter-of-fact, article about Adams’ most famous photograph – Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico. The thing about Ansel Adams and his work is how the sheer skill and quality knocks the socks off most photography in this day and age. Not bad considering Moonrise was taken in 1941 with comparatively primitive equipment. Continue reading “The thing about Ansel Adams”
Month: December 2018
Chatting to the Postman
Just as I was going out of the front door the postman arrived. This particular Postman is always friendly, always wears shorts regardless of the weather and I’m gradually getting to know and like him. This is how chatting to the Postman went:
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Just as I was going out of the front door the postman arrived. This particular Postman is always friendly, always wears shorts regardless of the weather and I’m gradually getting to know and like him. This is how chatting to the Postman went: Continue reading “Chatting to the Postman”
The maverick consultant
Last week I had my 3 month check with the kidney specialists in my local hospital. He was quite a surprise for me in being so suave, dashing and definitely the maverick consultant. Quite entertaining really. Continue reading “The maverick consultant”
Guest post – Cosyfeet Backs Men’s Shed
Recently I was really interested to hear of an initiative to support the Men’s Sheds movement, not that I’m anywhere near those sheds myself! Nevertheless I can immediately recognise the enormous benefits of the Men’s Sheds movement. The Men’s Sheds allow supportive contact amongst like-minded men and this can, amongst other benefits, reduce isolation, improve mental health while allowing learning to take place. Without doubt, this must help with general well being. Guest post – Cosyfeet Backs Men’s Shed Continue reading “Guest post – Cosyfeet Backs Men’s Shed”