Plato's Gnat

Once upon a time there was a greek philosopher who, by persistently asking his leaders questions, was nicknamed the "Gnat of Athens". He did not consider it a perjorative. By his example, all of us should from time to time challenge our core beliefs - asking ourselves what moves us to do what we do. If our fundamental principles include "do no harm" and "protect the weak", are our institutions and our own behavior proof to what we believe?

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Reciprocal Daisies

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It  all started three months ago with a social media wish hurled in to the aether, a UK foodie and author who lusted after a sixties scarf. ...
Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Great Eating Challenge

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  For the next month I am going to offer five menu plans a week using a list of basic ingredients and using the offerings of Mixed Bag.  I w...
Sunday, November 21, 2021

Christmas Greetings 2021

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It’s a good pandemic year if nothing dramatic happened. I have loved my garden and it’s creatures (chickadees, a chipmunk and one mouthy Sia...
Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Gratefulness #29 Storytelling

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I picked this sixty year old picture of my grandfather resting with his first grandchild, Susan. Grandpa modelled the art of the storyteller...
Sunday, July 25, 2021

Gratefulness #27 Running Intervals

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I had to be over fifty to discover the magic of intervals. If I can run for one minute, I can train for any distance.  Cardio responds to en...
Monday, July 19, 2021

Gratefulness #26 Toast

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On preparing this post I have a revelation or two. First, I like things a little rough. Not too rough, mind you, just a few nibbles and nick...
Saturday, July 17, 2021

Gratefulness #25 Unbridled Living Things

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I have the deepest admiration for those people who live their values and thereby leave a lasting impact on our world. High on my admiration ...
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Janet Karasz
A fine artist, thinker and speaker. I am of an age where I am compelled to support the next generation find the best in themselves.
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