A famous poem by Robert Burns prays that we might see ourselves others see us. I’m sure that this can be an uncomfortable experience under somer circumstances, and convinced that Burns is right in seeing it as a valuable one. Every now and then it turns out to be rather gratifying. Last night I went … Read more
Among other things, getting my work photographed. I’m working yup to a set of applications for entry into several competitive exhibitions, and I can never manage to produce my own photographs to an acceptable standard. I am very lucky indeed to have my friend Steve, who is a professional photographer, who is happy to do … Read more
The 25th. January is the birthday of the celebrated Scottish poet, Robert Burns …. “Burns Night”. (Of course, you knew that.) I am not in any way Scottish, but as I struggle to shake off the worst cold I have had in ages I really need something to celebrate. So tonight we dined on haggis, … Read more
The Scottish poet Robert Burns famously petitioned the gods to give us this gift. If only we could see ourselves as others see us we might escape from many of those self-deceptions for which the human race is notorious, and which are responsible for so much of our unhappiness. In a small measure, today, I … Read more