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Bowling Alone
The Collapse and Revival of American Community – Robert D. Putnam Also good to follow up with “Better together” and also on the same title theme “Alone Together” by Sherry Turkle. Bowling Alone looks at how communities and particularly community engagement have changed a disconnection has been created. As part of this Putnam looks at… Continue reading Bowling Alone
Memory Craft
Lynne Kelly A book looking at various memory techniques that have been used throughout the ages (for what appears to be quite visual learners). The book also aims, through practical examples, to help develop memory techniques for the reader. Although all the techniques appear useful, some of the techniques apply more to space than others.… Continue reading Memory Craft
The poetics of space
The classic look at how we experience intimate spaces – Gaston Bachelard Lost notes from this. Key elements nicely summed up in link below: https://www.supersummary.com/the-poetics-of-space/summary/ “At its core, it is a study of what it means to be human. Bachelard utilises physical space and design to understand how people exist in the world and how… Continue reading The poetics of space
Archaeological dig
As part of the changing chalk initiative there is a ‘big dig’ taking part at The Combe in July 2022 https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/heritage-and-retro/heritage/eastbourne-excavation-to-begin-next-week-3758378
The Lore of the Land
A guide to England’s Legends from Spring-Heeled Jack to the Witches of Warboys Jennifer Westwood and Jaqueline Simpson Notes: Legends/folktale are often found elsewhere (repeated in more than one location). Great majority of stories are ‘migratory legends’ – that is the basic plot may occur anywhere in the country. “Any ancient mound may hold treasure,… Continue reading The Lore of the Land
Terry Abraham – Life of a Mountain on…
Been stalking Terry Abraham’s films where he has explored very specific areas of the outdoors in the UK: Here is a link to his website: https://terryabrahamlakedistrictvideo.wordpress.com He has made three films: And also another one he made:
The Great Mountain Sheep Gather
Film by windfall films http://www.windfallfilms.com/show/18220/the-great-mountain-sheep-gather.aspx
Le temps, vite!
Intro from guide (rough translation): Time is neither seen nor heard. Nor does he touch himself and no one has ever tasted or smelled him. In short, time is held in a mysterious on this side (or beyond) of sensations and perceptions. It only passes without our being able to say, in the permanent present… Continue reading Le temps, vite!
Silent Hike – Pilgrimage
British Pilgrimage trust walk on south downs: https://britishpilgrimage.org/portfolio/chichester-cathedral-pilgrimage-in-a-day/ Set up in 2014 with the aim of bringing back spiritual journeys to Britain almost 500 years after Henry VIII banned them during the reformation From Guardian article: https://amp.theguardian.com/travel/2021/dec/22/silent-hike-holy-hike-a-thoughtful-country-walk-in-sussex-to-ease-the-soul chance for quiet contemplation Asked to think of an intention or subject we wanted time to consider and pick… Continue reading Silent Hike – Pilgrimage
Sound Mirrors
A good way to focus on space around us Link https://theromneymarsh.net/soundmirrors https://www.amusingplanet.com/2016/07/the-sound-mirrors-of-great-britain.html
Pilgrim at Tinker Creek
Quick info from wiki article: Pilgrim at Tinker Creek is a 1974 nonfiction narrative book by American author Annie Dillard. Told from a first-person point of view, the book details an unnamed narrator’s explorations near her home, and various contemplations on nature and life. The title refers to Tinker Creek, which is outside Roanoke in Virginia‘s Blue Ridge Mountains. Dillard began writing Pilgrim in the… Continue reading Pilgrim at Tinker Creek