When I sit down to write my Morning Thoughts I have no idea what will pop into my mind or the route my thoughts will take, sometimes making connections that surprise even me! My diary entries simply record what is on my mind and reference many years of personal knowledge, insight and experience ‘off the top of my head’ rather than any other source. I also like to keep them brief; they are not essays after all!
I write my Morning Thoughts (and many other items) on Substack and, if I find the time, I also copy and paste them onto this – my personal website. Please consider subscribing to my Substack page – colinjanderson.substack.com – it’s free! The sheer volume of lies, misinformation, hate and advertisements on Facebook has been getting me down, so the more family and friends who subscribe to my Substack page the sooner I can close down my Facebook page.
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Downsizing?
This morning is dull and grey, but for me a welcome change after the heat of the last week. My mind is on the garden, and how, when I come to downsize, I will no longer have one.
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Washing Rubbers!
A slightly cooler day – thank goodness! I have the washing machine on with my only ‘hot’ wash, reserved for ‘rubbers’. Which reminds me of when I worked in a laundry in the 1970’s.
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Zero-Energy Home!
My thoughts this morning are drawn to the heatwave and I find myself dreaming of living in a cool, light and airy Zero-Energy Home. I will never be that lucky but I can dream!
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Heat & Curry?
Cooking dinner in the morning to avoid the heat of the day. An experiment with the slow cooker: is it any good for chana chicken?
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Wildflower Meadow?
It is a pleasant and warm day and my thought drifted back to my childhood in a slum and the relief provided by an excellent urban park, complete with an extensive wildflower meadow…
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Disturbed Sleep?
After a poor night’s sleep I find myself reflecting on why I am unable to challenge hate-speech, and not really coming up with an answer.
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Food & Beer!
Today will be comfortably warm outside so I am venturing into town on the bus. The weekend will be too hot, and I am not keen on too much heat and sun…
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Simple Pleasures?
I am feeling better this morning – and proud of my achievements at saving money. Thank goodness for a comfortable home and simple pleasures like a second cappuccino!
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Smoking Lungs!
I don’t feel well this morning. It is as if I smoked a thousand cigarettes last night. Turning the heating on for just a few minutes was a disaster for my health. Firstly, I should not even think about turning the heating on in May. Secondly, I dream of living in a clean-energy home but…
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Looking for Fulfilment!
Having enough cash to get out now and again is important, especially if you are in search of a partner.
Colin Anderson 