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Sunflowerbee
Dec 24, 20201 min read
The mulberry and the silver birch
My new poem is about two trees - so different, yet equal in beauty.
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Sunflowerbee
Dec 12, 20201 min read
Meeting the mosaics
I love mosaics and my local area has some beautiful examples of this vibrant art form.
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Sunflowerbee
Dec 2, 20202 min read
How I fell in love with the bees
The story of how I came to be so passionate about bees and the need to protect these precious pollinators of Nature.
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Sunflowerbee
Nov 27, 20203 min read
Walking Southwark's history: part 1
I love living in Southwark. This is part 1 of my new blog series about the history of the SE1 area.
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Sunflowerbee
Nov 21, 20202 min read
Alisson Lima: an extraordinary dancer
My latest poem was inspired by Brazilian musician and dancer Alisson Lima's extraordinary new solo work, Na Medida do Possivel.
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Sunflowerbee
Nov 6, 20201 min read
Frozen toesies: a poem
What my toes thought about growing up in the winters of the North East of England!
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Sunflowerbee
Nov 4, 20202 min read
Wanderings on a strange day
A re-balancing London stroll on this strange day of pre-Lockdown 2 vibes in England, and the turbulence of the US elections.
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Sunflowerbee
Oct 18, 20201 min read
My mindfulness mountain
My poem about the mountain meditation in mindfulness practice.
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Sunflowerbee
Oct 1, 20203 min read
North Devon adventures
A travelogue of an autumn trip to the stunning region of North Devon.
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Sunflowerbee
Sep 17, 20201 min read
A glimpse into the world of filming
My first foray into capturing moments on the film set of "Hope" with visual and performance artist Elijah Carbon.
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Sunflowerbee
Aug 16, 20201 min read
What's in a Croc?
Time for a bit of fun. The great Crocs debate - are they a bit like Marmite?
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Sunflowerbee
Jul 25, 20203 min read
Mindfulness in my life
In my latest blog I share my thoughts about my journey into mindfulness this year, with mindfulness teacher Hitendra Solanki.
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Sunflowerbee
May 15, 20201 min read
Magnificent trees
During the first seven weeks of lockdown, London's trees seemed bigger, brighter, more majestic.
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Sunflowerbee
May 9, 20202 min read
More musings from lockdown London
My reflections in words, drawings and photos of a city in lockdown.
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Sunflowerbee
Apr 16, 20202 min read
When humans were made to slow down
A poem from London in lockdown about loss, sadness. and the healing power of Nature.
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Sunflowerbee
Apr 6, 20202 min read
Classic cars: taking in the view
I love classic cars and thought it might be fun to go on a little 'road trip' through my photo albums and take in the view.
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Sunflowerbee
Feb 8, 20202 min read
Senegal, sabar, sunshine and joy!
Sharing good vibes and energy from Aksilen, Diene Sagna's annual sabar dance and drumming holiday in Senegal.
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Sunflowerbee
Dec 31, 20194 min read
The sweet and the savoury: London cafes
In my blog post to welcome in the New Year, I profile some of my firm favourites on the independent London cafe scene.
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Sunflowerbee
Dec 20, 20194 min read
Guest blog: Sabar and Mbalax in Senegal
Sophie ‘Sabar’ Schouwenaar, dancing anthropologist, talks about the complex cultural phenomenon that is sabar.
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Sunflowerbee
Dec 15, 20192 min read
Guest blog: Msafiri Zawose, Tanzanian Gogo musician
I'm honoured to welcome Msafiri Zawose to my website blog, to talk about his Gogo culture and musical tradition.
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