What a marvel …
Rocket Raccoon: [about Drax] His people are completely literal. Metaphors go over his head. Drax the Destroyer: Nothing goes over my head…! My reflexes are too fast, I would catch it. Wonderful! Guardians of the Galaxy, 2014
Month: September 2017
I know just what you mean …
“Much of the information we need to understand another is given to us by the person, whether verbally or through facial expressions and body language. Often, we are so intent on giving advice or coming up with a perfect answer that we miss these cues. When we really listen and ask questions, we are able… Read More I know just what you mean …
Time travel …
If you could go back in time and give your younger self some advice, what would it be?
I don’t know the answer…
“Why is it that people who can’t take advice always insist on giving it?” James Bond (Casino Royale 2006)
Accept me, please …
As someone whose natural preference is not to sweat over the detail or to be organised for every minute of every day, this is a joyous quote: “One of the advantages of being disorderly, is that one is constantly making exciting discoveries.” A. A. Milne Now I just have to convince a few people to… Read More Accept me, please …
I don’t know …
I don’t know … 1. How to make a good cup of tea 2. Why many very lucky people still see themselves as victims 3. Whether free speech is always acceptable 4. If I’m ever going to understand Stephen Hawking’s Brief History of Time 5. Why you can still make me laugh 6. How I’ll… Read More I don’t know …
Worth remembering …
“Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not.” Samuel Johnson
Leading the way …
I’m thinking today about the people I know across my city who are running in a marathon event tomorrow. Some to raise money for good causes, some no doubt bordering on being professional runners who will be closely monitoring their PBs, and some newbie runners attempting this distance in competition for the first time. Well,… Read More Leading the way …
Perfect …
“Relish everything that’s inside of you, the imperfections, the darkness, the richness and light and everything. And that makes for a full life.” Anthony Hopkins
Blooming good …
Chalked on a board outside a local flower shop recently … A metaphor for so much more, don’t you think?
