Mail to Email
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A witty reflection on how mail evolved into email, inspired by a lightning-struck British mailbox.
Iconic Penny Black Postage Stamp
The Iconic Penny Black Postage Stamp The Penny Black, issued in the UK on May 1, 1840 (valid from May 6), was the world’s first adhesive postage stamp. It featured a profile of Queen Victoria from a sketch made … Continued
Rules of British Bulldog
When I was growing up British Bulldog was a popular game that we played in the schoolyard during playtime breaks. It is considered a sporting game commonly played in playgrounds, schoolyards and on athletic fields in various parts of the … Continued
Ruin of the Old Tin Mine
I took the original photograph of these stone ruins of an old tin mine in Cornwall, England, when I was there in the summer. I can’t believe that they have mined tin, plus other metals, in Devon and Cornwall since … Continued
The Sea – Beauty or The Beast
What does the sea mean to me? Well first and foremost I find being near the sea relaxing and inspirational, however, I also find it intimidating. The pure expanse and depth of the ocean with its underwater inhabitants and potential for … Continued
Beneath Your Feet
Going about our everyday lives we usually pay attention to what we see around us, we don’t have a lot of choice in the matter if we want to navigate this world safely. It’s something we do without thinking. There … Continued