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Author Archives: Jason Florio & Helen Jones-Florio
Postcards: Simplicity – Loch Lomond, The Trossachs, Scotland
Most of what we say and do is not essential. If you can eliminate it, you’ll have more time and tranquility. Ask yourself at every moment, ‘Is this necessary?’ ~Marcus Aurelius
One year ago, today: 26th Jan, 2017 – The new president of The Gambia, Adama Barrow, returns home
Welcome home, Mr. President! A new era for The Gambia, West Africa Jan 26th, 2017: A triumphant and momentous day for The Gambia, West Africa. Hundreds of thousands of euphoric Gambians lined the streets for miles – and miles! – to welcome home their new president, Adama Barrow. (Due to potential security risks, Barrow had exiledContinue reading “One year ago, today: 26th Jan, 2017 – The new president of The Gambia, Adama Barrow, returns home”
#ThrowBackWednesday: ‘Wabi-Sabi’ the beauty in imperfection
The Japanese philosophy of Wabi-Sabi is seeing the beauty in everyday life, particularly in its imperfections