johnearlcounsellinJan 26, 20212 min readDriving In DarknessHave you ever driven in darkness on a dreadful night? In either fog, heavy rain or snow? I have on a number of occasions and it gives me...
johnearlcounsellinDec 16, 20202 min readMarley's Ghost'Old Marley was as dead as a door nail....' so begins my favourite Christmas story, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. There are lots...
johnearlcounsellinNov 19, 20201 min readCan Spring Be Far Behind?This rather striking image is taken from a painting called 'Can Spring Be Far Behind?' It was painted by John Armstrong. He was appointed...
johnearlcounsellinOct 13, 20202 min readJust Follow the ScriptI have always loved the Theatre ever since I was a child and there is nothing quite like a live performance. I have always been impressed...
johnearlcounsellinSep 15, 20201 min readThe RoadHave you ever been out walking and seen a path, a track through fields or a footpath and thought to yourself 'I wonder where that goes?'....
johnearlcounsellinMar 16, 20201 min readThe CyclistI see him quite often - cycling up a steep hill near my home. Wearing his cycling gear and always riding up the same hill. What amazes me...