Category Archives: Musings

Funny and serious personal essays about the new perspectives that come from considering the wonders of the world and the vagaries of everyday life.

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Posted on 15 December 2023 by Isabel Gibson

As hard as it can be to talk to a person, it’s better than the alternative. Continue reading →

Posted in Day-to-Day Encounters, Feeling Clearly, Laughing Frequently | Tagged , , | 10 Comments

An Advent Gift

Posted on 02 December 2023 by Isabel Gibson

A useful new word. Will there be more such gifts from the world this Advent season? We’ll see. Continue reading →

Posted in Language and Communication, Laughing Frequently | Tagged | 8 Comments

Tubs and Ladders

Posted on 01 December 2023 by Isabel Gibson

A little bit like snakes and ladders. Sort of. Continue reading →

Posted in Day-to-Day Encounters, New Perspectives, Thinking Broadly | Tagged , | 6 Comments

Creating Crust

Posted on 25 November 2023 by Isabel Gibson

Getting the last word in an argument from 40 years ago. Continue reading →

Posted in Laughing Frequently, New Perspectives, Thinking Broadly | Tagged , , | 11 Comments

A Slightly Improved Life

Posted on 18 November 2023 by Isabel Gibson

It’s all good (but it can be better). Continue reading →

Posted in Language and Communication, Laughing Frequently, Relationships and Behaviour | Tagged , | 12 Comments

A Photographic History

Posted on 12 November 2023 by Isabel Gibson

It’s not just “stuff” – there are too many photos, too. Continue reading →

Posted in New Perspectives, Wired | Tagged , | 20 Comments

As Ithers See Us

Posted on 27 October 2023 by Isabel Gibson

“O wad some Power the giftie gie us, To see oursels as ithers see us!” – Robbie Burns Continue reading →

Posted in Day-to-Day Encounters, Laughing Frequently | Tagged | 4 Comments

Faces, Faces . . .

Posted on 21 October 2023 by Isabel Gibson

Scary and not-so scary faces. Continue reading →

Posted in Laughing Frequently, Wired | Tagged | 4 Comments

OK, Buttercup: You’re Up

Posted on 27 September 2023 by Isabel Gibson

Who knew air took up so much space? Continue reading →

Posted in New Perspectives, Thinking Broadly | Tagged , | 14 Comments