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Photo Album: The Waymarkers of Ouseburn

On my walks around the local neighbourhood I often come across artworks and curious sculptures that make me want to learn more about the area. The Waymarkers were created by Lewis Robinson in 2002 to mark the main routes through the Ouseburn valley. They’re made from steel and glass, and each one celebrates a different… Continue reading Photo Album: The Waymarkers of Ouseburn

Book Reviews

Fantasy Reading List: More Than This

More Than This is a mind-blowing YA science fiction novel by Patrick Ness that’s so good it’s hard to believe. This is one of my all-time favourite books and just thinking about it makes me want to read it again. “Whatever happened to you down there, whatever the world looks like now, that’s not how… Continue reading Fantasy Reading List: More Than This

Astrology

Part of Fortune in 10th House

The Part of Fortune in the houses shows the areas of life experience where you can find joy. With the Part of Fortune in 10th house you achieve happiness and success through accomplishing goals and social acceptance. You’re ambitious and responsible with a tenacious determination to achieve success in material terms. You know you have… Continue reading Part of Fortune in 10th House

Book Reviews

Fantasy Reading List: Station Eleven

Station Eleven by Emily St John Mandel is about a travelling Shakespearean theatre company set in post-apocalyptic America. You could call it speculative fiction or literary sci-fi, although Mandel herself calls it “literary fiction that’s set partly in the future.” Whatever the category, it’s an extraordinary book; compelling and spellbinding. I couldn’t stop reading, and… Continue reading Fantasy Reading List: Station Eleven

Buddhism · Dharma Diary

Fearlessness in the face of a hot spoon

There’s a Buddhist story I like about overcoming the fear of death: a Zen monastery was under attack by an infamous warlord and his army. All the monks fled, except for the abbot who sat peacefully in front of the shrine. The warlord entered the courtyard and approached, pulling out his sword. He shouted at… Continue reading Fearlessness in the face of a hot spoon

Astrology

Part of Fortune in 6th House

The Part of Fortune in the houses shows the areas of life experience where you can find joy. With the Part of Fortune in 6th house you achieve happiness and success through meaningful work and good health. You’re interested in self-improvement and self-discipline because you’re happiest when you feel healthy and busy. Joy comes from… Continue reading Part of Fortune in 6th House