Mark Laker
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Where in the world?
My immediate response is ‘this is an easy question for me to answer – I’d choose to live where I live now’. However, I’m sure there are other peaceful and beautiful places elsewhere in the world I’d be equally as… Continue reading
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Walking without a dog?
The very best part about owning a pet (dogs) is the unconditional joy they bring into my life. They are always there to greet me, they want to be around me and in return they only want food, water and… Continue reading
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Walking and Running for Enjoyment
How often do you walk or run? Hmmm, quite a basic prompt today and could be seen as not inclusive… I guess the prompt is relating to taking exercise rather than purely walking around the house or running to catch… Continue reading
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Yes, why do I blog!!
Why do you blog? Some might say I don’t blog, or not often in recent months. I started a blog when I had more free time and lots on my mind. Since moving house and retiring from full-time employment I… Continue reading
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Finding a natural rhythm
I’m most productive in the morning before 8am and then again between 6-8pm. At these times I can whizz through work, eat-up todo lists, clear inboxes, and even write blogs! We all have our unique productivity cycles that result in… Continue reading
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Not one of lifes risk takers, however…
Thank you WordPress for another good question that prompted a few thoughts and then it hit me, my latest project is a HUGE risk. I should start by saying that I’m not a risk taker in life. I like order,… Continue reading
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Being good to my soul
Most days when I look at the WordPress Daily Writing Prompt and then move on and not respond I later wish that I had written something. Although some of the topics seem trivial, they force me to write, which I… Continue reading
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It’s been a while
I enjoy responding to the WordPress prompts of the day and they do exactly what they say – prompt me to write. However, the downside is that responding to the prompt instead of writing my own post is making me… Continue reading
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Pause before publish
When I first decided to start blogging I was extremely nervous about hitting the Publish button. Writing for my own enjoyment was one thing, but sharing was a scary prospect. What if people didn’t like what I’d written. What if… Continue reading
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Hello stranger
I’m generally interested in people. I like to listen to their interests, learn about their lives and experiences and to see what I can learn about them. For me any encounter with a stranger is an opportunity to meet someone… Continue reading
Forwards and occasionally sidewards - everyday musings of life 