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Sunday, 8 November 2015
Spectre... My name is Bond....
I have to admit that I have never been a massive fan of James Bond films. The last one I saw at the cinema was Live and let Die...that was a long time ago. Roger Moore was Bond, and I was about 13 when I saw it. Now that makes me feel just a tinsy bit old. Anyway ....
My friend asked if I wanted to see Spectre, I hesitated but then thought, why not, its had brilliant reviews and I thought it would be good to see Daniel Craig in action!
I wasn't disappointed. It was action packed, fast moving and pretty exciting from beginning to end. I loved all the action, the special effects were terrific; by the end of the film I was impressed with Daniel Craig on many levels!
The film has prompted me to watch some of the others. I will definitely go and borrow Skyfall from my local library and take it from there!
My friend asked if I wanted to see Spectre, I hesitated but then thought, why not, its had brilliant reviews and I thought it would be good to see Daniel Craig in action!
Image courtesy of forbes.com
I wasn't disappointed. It was action packed, fast moving and pretty exciting from beginning to end. I loved all the action, the special effects were terrific; by the end of the film I was impressed with Daniel Craig on many levels!
The film has prompted me to watch some of the others. I will definitely go and borrow Skyfall from my local library and take it from there!
Wednesday, 4 November 2015
Our Righs to an Education
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/nov/01/student-protest-attacks-free-education-to-draw-thousands?CMP=share_btn_gp
There is little that is more important than an Education (setting aside health and housing). I passionately believe that Education is a basic right, and that every individual who wants to learn, is able to learn with no "cost" restrictions. I find it appalling that our Government does not support our students.
At present, students have to repay the loans that total a staggering £36,000 or more (depending on the number of years study), and the less well off can supplement their loans with maintenance grants. Without this grant I would not have been able to return to university as a mature student, to achieve my BA(Hons) Degree, and my daughter, who is currently studying Physics, may have decided that the costs were too much of a burden for her. Neither I, nor her father could have afforded to supplement her university expenses. It would have been impossible.
This is the crunch. Ordinary working people could not afford to give their children the best opportunities in education. It would be a travesty to hinder young peoples' education, their careers, their whole futures in this way. We would be taking so many steps back into the past, it is totally unacceptable.
If these cuts are allowed to be made, where does that leave us all? Do we really want a future ignorant society, a society that does not give its people opportunities to learn from a wide range of subjects in all fields. Denying education to those who have less money will affect every aspect of our lives. For me, it is unthinkable.
I cannot support a government who fails to see the importance of an education system that is inclusive of every individual who chooses to learn.
There is little that is more important than an Education (setting aside health and housing). I passionately believe that Education is a basic right, and that every individual who wants to learn, is able to learn with no "cost" restrictions. I find it appalling that our Government does not support our students.
At present, students have to repay the loans that total a staggering £36,000 or more (depending on the number of years study), and the less well off can supplement their loans with maintenance grants. Without this grant I would not have been able to return to university as a mature student, to achieve my BA(Hons) Degree, and my daughter, who is currently studying Physics, may have decided that the costs were too much of a burden for her. Neither I, nor her father could have afforded to supplement her university expenses. It would have been impossible.
This is the crunch. Ordinary working people could not afford to give their children the best opportunities in education. It would be a travesty to hinder young peoples' education, their careers, their whole futures in this way. We would be taking so many steps back into the past, it is totally unacceptable.
If these cuts are allowed to be made, where does that leave us all? Do we really want a future ignorant society, a society that does not give its people opportunities to learn from a wide range of subjects in all fields. Denying education to those who have less money will affect every aspect of our lives. For me, it is unthinkable.
I cannot support a government who fails to see the importance of an education system that is inclusive of every individual who chooses to learn.
Tuesday, 3 November 2015
Sunday, 25 October 2015
Sensing Something....
I have been drawn to Laugharne twice this week. The home of our great Writer and Poet, Dylan Thomas. The village is a favourite place of mine to visit, but my feeling is that there is a reason why I'm being drawn there.
I spend much of my time alone; at weekends I often feel a little lost because I just don't know what to do with myself. Fortunately having moved back to Wales, I am surrounded by nature, and old and ancient stones castles and buildings..... so I either go for walks in my local area, or I take the car and drive somewhere, anywhere....
Today I got in the car and headed north towards the Preseli Hills. I passes through Ludchurch, Llandislio, Efailwen, Clunderwen, Llanboidy, St Clears and numerous villages in between, stopping a few times to take in the beauty of the land in this Autumn season.
But ultimately I ended up in Laugharne.... I parked the car and walked through the woodland, stopped and listened to the birds... and asked "why do I keep coming here?" The only word repeated in my head was "write, write, write....." I said "what should I write?" "I don't know anything" "I have no idea what to write about" .... so this is where I am....perplexed. I do love to write, I always have. But my writing isn't anything special. I can blog about this and that, but it isn't really of any interest to anyone else. I just do it because I enjoy it. "I enjoy it" There is my answer ...and it is true that I am searching for another passion and something to do with my time. But still I don't know what to write about ... find a topic.... create a sketch book ... ponder...procrastinate.... all that and more....
On my drive through the small lanes, I came across this church. I didn't want to go any closer today but I liked the way it looked from its gate so I took a picture.
I spend much of my time alone; at weekends I often feel a little lost because I just don't know what to do with myself. Fortunately having moved back to Wales, I am surrounded by nature, and old and ancient stones castles and buildings..... so I either go for walks in my local area, or I take the car and drive somewhere, anywhere....
Laugharne Castle
Today I got in the car and headed north towards the Preseli Hills. I passes through Ludchurch, Llandislio, Efailwen, Clunderwen, Llanboidy, St Clears and numerous villages in between, stopping a few times to take in the beauty of the land in this Autumn season.
But ultimately I ended up in Laugharne.... I parked the car and walked through the woodland, stopped and listened to the birds... and asked "why do I keep coming here?" The only word repeated in my head was "write, write, write....." I said "what should I write?" "I don't know anything" "I have no idea what to write about" .... so this is where I am....perplexed. I do love to write, I always have. But my writing isn't anything special. I can blog about this and that, but it isn't really of any interest to anyone else. I just do it because I enjoy it. "I enjoy it" There is my answer ...and it is true that I am searching for another passion and something to do with my time. But still I don't know what to write about ... find a topic.... create a sketch book ... ponder...procrastinate.... all that and more....
Boats on the Estuary
Here's a link to Dylan Thomas Boathouse website http://www.dylanthomasboathouse.com/ should you be interested in reading more about the place and the poet.
On my drive through the small lanes, I came across this church. I didn't want to go any closer today but I liked the way it looked from its gate so I took a picture.
Wednesday, 21 October 2015
Filling the Cracks with Gold ...
A friend shared this on FB ... I love it.. its such a beautiful way to highlight the beauty of everything....
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