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Universal translator?
Google are investing so much of their resources into translation systems. Google is a good example for the fact that language programmes, be they for professional or private use, are gradually corrupting other languages. The programmes are "English-based",...
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A dystopic future
I suspect that much of what is happening now, and what is coming, would already be considered dystopic by some of our progenitors. There will never be adequate sharing of wealth, and so - as in bygone ages - a few live high, many live very low, and the...
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Rats in the compost
Tips for avoiding rats in your compost Rats are shy creatures and don't like being disturbed. A well-kept compost heap, visited regularly, will be less attractive. A swift kick every time you pass wouldn't go amiss either! Try to keep the contents of...
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Dreams of a Yurt
Dreams of having a Yurt There's a certain romanticism to building your own dream home. Sure, the American dream used to mean Suburban bliss with a manicured yard and the 2 car garage, maybe a second vacation home. For certain folks, this is just a little...
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Positive impact of refugees
During World War II, millions of refugees fled their homes and were displaced across Europe, central Asia, and the Middle East. In September 1939, Nazi and Soviet armies invaded Poland, resulting in countless individuals being deported or “resettled”—forcibly...
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Water: The weapon of war
An Indian government minister has reiterated the country’s plan to restrict the flow of water to Pakistan from its share of rivers, the latest effort by New Delhi to pressure its neighbour after a militant attack in Kashmir. India has decided to stop...
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Land ownership in Scotland
It has been estimated that fewer than 500 people own half of all privately-owned land in Scotland. That is one of the highest concentrations of land ownership in Europe. There is no definitive list of who owns what in Scotland and that inevitably leads...
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The natural rhythms of agriculture
The Chinese philosopher Confucius considered food one of three foundations of a stable state, along with military might and the trust of the people. He also placed emphasis on feasts, and not just because he liked parties. The act of feasting gave people...
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Japanese food
Cooking only 'special occaision' foods from any culture or mix of cultures is likely to pile on the pounds and tilt your diet out of balance because special occasion foods are often rich in fats. When we eat out those special occasion dishes are often...
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Eire: A vassal of Facebook.
Eire: A vassal of Facebook. Ireland is now being caught between a rock and a hard place With the Irish Politicians coverting lobying for Facebook Having the European Facebook HQ in Dublin Eire. The Irish politicians opposed the new data protection laws....
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Kingdoms of the UK
The kingdoms of the United Kingdom Before the roman period there were many kingdoms. Roman Britain very roughly covered the geographical area of modern england, parts of wales were semi autonomous, but scotland and ireland still has many kingdoms. When...
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Languages on Netflix
(LLN) Language Learning with Netflix, is a tool that allows viewers to watch foreign language shows with subtitles both in the original language and English, and pauses automatically to allow the learner to absorb what they have just heard, has been downloaded...
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March: Spring Arriving
Here it is in March and sunshine warms the earth. Outside the grand bulbs are popping their heads. Different sounds from the trees as birds return Their songs have been soundly carried far away Yet now this glorious Spring morn brings joy. Seedlings of...
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Thursday: Alive with nature
Each day is lovely with freedom. An earlier morn with Spring Streetlights still merging in trails of snail remain intact A hedgehog scurries home All is good with joyous songs Lavender on the window sill Time to drink a morning coffee Time to eat that...
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A Bacon Breakfast
An Egg-Bacon Pie Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Serves: 9-12 250g streaky bacon 30g butter, plus extra for greasing flour, for dusting 375g frozen puff pastry 2 tomatoes 9 eggs, plus 2 egg yolks Salt and freshly ground black pepper Heat the...
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Optimism. for Saturday
Optimism. It can turn a situation that looks negative or bleak into an opportunity or something to learn from. It can replace the draining thoughts of pessimism with something that will create more positive energy and enthusiasm again. And it can help...
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Relaxing on Sunday
. Sunday and a day to relax A game of scrabble as the sun rises. A milky-coffee whilst birds sing outside. A new tune on the violin to play Admire the window sill with lavender seedlings Breakfast music with a dance to the sunshine Yet a cold rainy wind...
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Beavers Protected in Scotland
Beavers in Scotland will soon become a protected animal The return of beavers to Scotland’s lochs and rivers offers widespread ecological benefits. Beavers are well-known for their engineering prowess, creating wetland havens that provide homes for many...
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TikTok
TikTik TikTok can be found in more than 150 countries, TikTiok has more than Half a billion users TikTok is a short-form video app TikTok is becoming a social media sensation It is for creating and sharing short videos It was created in 2016 by ByteDance,...
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Wednesday of day dreams
Wednesday A great day to wake in dreams Dreams from a peaceful sleep whilst day-dreaming throughout A time to relax and day-dream Wednesday a day of dreams Dreams to encourage a life often we suppress our dreams busily on screens and work Wednesday a...
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Nunnery in Iona Scotland
Iona has been a focal point for Christianity in Scotland since St Columba's arrival here in AD563. In about 1200, Reginald MacDonald of Islay, one of the sons of Somerled, decided to revive old traditions partly lost as a result of Viking raids, and turn...
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Loch Long and Ardgarten
Monday morning Time for a small lovely walk Starting at Ardgarten to have a wee trail that brings in great views of our Loch Long. It is rather close to Arrochar and a wee bit up from where we normally stroll Ardgarten and Loch Long Loop is a 3.5 kilometer...
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Bicycle - Spring Cleaning
Spring time is coming Weather is nice for gentle cycling So last week the favourite city bike was taken to the bicycle shop taken there for the annual clean perhaps a new outer tyre for the front definitely a new lamp for the front the brakes could be...
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A frosty Spring.
Morning has brought Frost which sheets all around. Spring and Easter have brought both differences Extreme in weather in warmness or even coldness When many live in Cities and co-cooned from life tending not to see a change or similarity in Season Rural...
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lavender as a gift
Giving Lavender as a gift So Yesterday I gave Lavender to my violin teacher It was a seedling that has now grown four centimetres It was alone in a medium pot because I had separated it. I had made a small paper label which I had sellotaped it to a straw...