Eric – you make a very good point that the way that we exercise our free will is affected by … Read More
Indian Row
Day 114: Ocean Blind Tasting
Some people have asked me whether, having rowed on the world’s three major oceans, would I be able to tell … Read More
Day 113: It Ain’t Over Until The Whale Sings
I have dared to write up on my whiteboard a list of the degrees of longitude that remain to be … Read More
Day 112: Five Things I Don’t Miss About Dry Land
Today I finished reading “The River of Doubt” about Theodore Roosevelt’s nightmare expedition in the Amazon. It reminded me of … Read More
Day 111: The 21st Century Explorer
Today I’ve been listening to The River of Doubt by Candice Millard, about Theodore Roosevelt’s rather too eventful expedition in … Read More
Day 110: An Open Letter to Boris*
Dear Boris I commend you for your commitment to making London a more sustainable city for the 21st century. I … Read More
Day 109: Fish Versus Fish
Today was an amazing day for wildlife. Not only did I see my first Great Petrel (like the Storm Petrels, … Read More
Day 108: We Must Believe in Free Will – We Have No Choice
Philosophy Friday once again…. Free will. Or destiny? Are we in control of our own lives, or are we just … Read More
Day 107: Superheroes Think Big and Act Small
“Great acts are made up of small deeds.” ~Lao Tzu While we can all recognize and appreciate Roz for … Read More