By David

Being playful when times get tough

I've been going through a difficult time lately moving house and searching for a job, so I was hugely grateful when Damien Riley of Postcards from the Funny Farm emailed to check that I was okay and with the offer of a guest blog post.  Even better was his choice of topic: being playful when times get tough.  Thanks to Damien for this post.

Difficult Times
Photo by xirannisx.

When life gets hard for us humans, we often turn to what we are used to for comfort. For many Americans that means turning to religion, the same people, books, music, routine and anything else we find familiar.


Keep reading →

By David

The Colours of Everyday Life

 City Colours
Photo by Cyron.

Play is a colour-full activity.  It abounds with sparkles of delight and paintbrush strokes of joy.

In response to a comment on my blog, I once said that I really enjoy looking through flickr  to find pictures for my blog posts.   Since then I've started uploading my own photos onto flickr, sharing them with the world for others to enjoy.


Keep reading →

By David

Playing in the Blogosphere: Issue 2

In which you will discover Magical Moments, Magical Writing, and Magical Inspiration.

Welcome to Issue 2 of playing in the blogosphere, the guide to playful blog posts across the realms of cyberspace. Following my post on Magical Enchantment I've started seeing magic everywhere. It's amazing what you see when your eyes are open to it.

Rainbow in Manchester
Photo by David Masters.


Keep reading →

By David

The Art of Conversation

Real conversation has an unpredictability, danger, and resonance; it can take a turn anywhere and constantly borders on the unexpected and on the unknown.

John O'Donohue

Deep in Conversation
Photo by polandeze.


Keep reading →

By David

Catalysts of Creativity

Boats on the Wharf
Photo by David Paul Ohmer.

Some days I wake up tingling with creativity and bursting with life. Other days my brain wakes up in stand-by mode and splutters slowly into existence. By the time I've realised that it's morning, I'm already ready for bed.

Everyday I have to write.


Keep reading →

← Previous 01 02 03 Next →