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The Day That Margaret Thatcher Dies

Since moving upstate in 2005 I have tried desperately hard to become a better person. In the nature of the Woodstock environment, I have taken up zazen at the local...
Read More April 8, 2013
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Summer Hitlist 1: The Olympics Opening Ceremony

Since the end of World War II and the Decline of Empire, Great Britain has been suffering from a severe identity crisis, a seemingly relentless and fruitless search for self...
Read More August 9, 2012
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Boston via Britain 2 – I heart Fell Running

For all that I enjoy road running, I much prefer running on trails. There’s more variety of surface, which is better for the feet (less repetitive stress), typically a greater...
Read More April 15, 2012
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Boston via Britain, Or… Running Back Home

This coming Monday, April 16, I will be running the Boston Marathon, for the second time (in three years). It’s an honour and a privilege to be doing so, albeit...
Read More April 13, 2012
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The Miners’ Hymns: An Audio-Visual Masterpiece

Serendipity. While in New York City last Saturday, hoping to kill time between a charity wine tasting in the afternoon and a dinner with friends in the evening, I skimmed...
Read More February 16, 2012
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The British Invasion Comes To Woodstock

(Thanks to Posie Strenz for the design.)...
Read More June 9, 2011
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I Witness UK #5: Iconic Manchester

Shine Again Manchester. Two landmarks intersected by a note of optimism. (Click on image for larger picture.) November 17, 2010. The entrance to the former Hacienda nightclub – “iconic” it...
Read More December 20, 2010
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I Witness UK #4: Two views of the South Coast

Brighton at night. 4:53pm, Tuesday November 23rd. Bexhill-on-Sea by day. 1:38pm, Saturday November 25th....
Read More December 17, 2010
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