Ideas

I am curious about many things. I believe that all of us can be “thoughtful” about issues and open to new possibilities. Writing about ideas is intimidating for me. I am ready to work at this and welcome your ideas and input.

Connection to Water

Our connection to water flows through art to health and wellbeing, making blue spaces the new green spaces.

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Return to Travel: the ethical, the personal and the practical

Ruth is back in Europe and shares perspectives on whether this is a good idea or not, plus some practicalities.

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Pondering Podcasts

To answer the question why are podcasts so popular we talk to rowing podcast producers and check in with a floating flamingo.

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Blaze Island, a Journey through Fiction, Science and Art to Place

Blaze Island, the 2020 novel by Catherine Bush, inspires a journey exploring connections with paintings, climate science, Shakespeare and beautiful Fogo Island off Newfoundland, Canada.

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Get Outside – Tips to Stop Complaining

With winter here and pandemic restrictions, outdoor exercise is even more important. Tips on planning, equipment and technique.

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How to Train for a Trip That Might Not Happen

My personal advice on how to deal with uncertainty and disappointment, yet keep preparing for a trip.

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