On stony paths do roses grow
‘Say not the struggle nought availeth, the labour and the wounds are vain…’ says Arthur Hugh Clough.   How Nietzsche might have used that quote in explaining the constancy yet purpose of human struggle.   In his fight or flight world, struggle and travail lead to enlightenment, reason and understanding.  In Eze, an eagles nest village clas

On stony paths roses grow
‘Say not the struggle nought availeth, the labour and the wounds are vain…’ says Arthur Hugh Clough.   How Nietzsche might have used that quote in explaining the constancy yet purpose of human struggle.   In his fight or flight world, struggle and travail lead to enlightenment, reason and understanding.  In Eze, an eagles nest village clas

Garlic and sapphires in the mud
Precious few words capture the essence of music better than these by the always remarkable T.S. Eliot.  I have long experience of trying to filter the seraphic mists of the greatest sounds humanity has created into sentences – it is easier to outline a shadow.  

The good you deserve…
“Dedicate yourself to the good you deserve and desire for yourself. Give yourself peace of mind. You deserve to be happy.” Hannah Arendt Because, it is a choice ~  forgiveness is freedom and light;  happiness is something you allow for yourself.

“Dedicate yoursel...
“Dedicate yourself to the good you deserve and desire for yourself. Give yourself peace of mind. You deserve to be happy.” Hannah Arendt Because, it is a choice ~  forgiveness is freedom and light;  happiness is something you allow for yourself. Glenn Gould/Beethoven Piano Concerto No 5 in E Flat Major