johnearlcounsellinJan 26, 20212 minDriving 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 minMarley'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 minCan 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 minJust 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 minThe 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 minThe 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...