Month: October 2011
A rooted giant within our land Observing closely, leaves in hand Let your windswept sonnet flow Dancing arms swooping low Immortal strength for centuries Outlived generations a timeless breeze Shielding from the sun so hot Shedding skin, autumnal rot Childhood playground, unexplored world Dancing shadows, branch uncurled Yet strength lies in thy roots below The …
I have been having some strange dreams lately. They have all been about random flashbacks to my childhood; moments that are extremely trivial yet somehow seem to replay in my mind. When I think about dreams, I don’t actually believe that our dreams mean anything. I think it’s just our brains own way of telling …
I woke up to the news this morning that Apple co-founder Steve Jobs had passed away Aged 56. He had been battling cancer for several years. In the past few months, it had become clear that his health was in rapid decline. Steve Jobs was more than just an innovator of technology, he represented Apple. …
I read a fascinating article this morning regarding the rapid decline in independent bookshops across the UK, according to The Booksellers Association. Membership of the body, which represents 95% of booksellers in the UK and Ireland, has continued to decline over the last six years. Since 2006, the total number of members, not including supermarket …