EVERY DAY KARMA… Can tie you in knots One of the most important lessons of my life hit me in a sudden, wonderful burst of comprehension. Seriously, for a moment I felt like the Buddha, Khalil Gibran, or . . . well it was a life changing moment. In the next moment I was completely devastated,…
The Empress Elisabeth of Austria was an enthusiastic traveller, and you’ll find walking trails and lookouts throughout Europe dedicated to her. She’s left her mark on many mountain trails of the Italian Alps, and in Val d’Ega, Carezza, there are quite a few. Even though she was quite fanatical about keeping fit, she suffered from…
In The Gifts, Max takes Romy on her first ride into the forest and tells her of the legend of King Laurin. There seem to be quite a few versions of this fable, but the following is my take on my favourite interpretation. Laurin was, it’s claimed, a Dwarf King who ruled from his palace…