By mattr on June 6, 2010
Off to the US today – so just a little surfing before I hit Terminal 5 for the B49 to Seattle. Some nice links to check out.
Inspired by Iceland – a lovely collection of high speed webcams from this slightly mysterious island. I’ve been watching people build the stone jetty in the centre of the [...]
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By mattr on May 23, 2010
A beautiful weekend here in Maidenhead, something like 70 degrees yesterday, sunglasses, shorts and barbecues were the order of the day. Today, the sun was bright and warm at 6am – and I was browsing for inspiration, suddenly realising I didn’t need much as the day was looking so beautiful… but you just might.
Musical selection [...]
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By mattr on May 9, 2010
Sunday morning – and all is peaceful in my world – time for some inspirational browsing and some relaxing tunes.
Music this morning comes from Swedish singer songwriter Sophie Zelmani – click here for a nice list of her tunes on Youtube, or click here to listen to her latest album “I’m the Rain” on [...]
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By mattr on April 25, 2010
Intermittent sunshine, after a week of bright blue skies – still, that’s good enough for me to have the first BBQ of the year… steaks are ready, some drinks chilling in the fridge, salad to be prepared, but not before some Sunday inspiration.
Musical choice this weekend is Dreadlock Holiday by 10cc, taken from TOTP sometime [...]
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By mattr on April 11, 2010
Sunday rolls around again, the sun is shining and I’m spending a little time getting prepared for the week ahead. Some inspirational music to start us off… Vashti Bunyan has an interesting story, shying away from the limelight in the seventies until Diamond Day was rereleased early this century. Diamond Day is [...]
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By mattr on April 2, 2010
Its a four day weekend in most of Europe – and our hero finder is taking a break – but he leaves you with this inspirational piece of wisdom as you enjoy Easter…
There is no one who became rich because he broke a holiday, no one became fat because he broke a fast…
Think about that [...]
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By mattr on March 28, 2010
Up early to watch the Melbourne Grand Prix – even earlier if you take into account the clocks going forward. Time for a poke round the internets for some interesting links – but first, of course – our Sunday morning tune. This week, its Tower of Song by Leonard Cohen – [...]
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By mattr on March 21, 2010
Back home after two weeks in the US – jetlag is not as bad as feared, I must have used some of my own advice. Todays inspirational music is ‘The Homeless Wonderer by Emahoy Tsegue-Maryam Guebrou’, an Ethiopian nun who plays mainly from recluse, stunning music and an interesting story. Start [...]
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By mattr on March 7, 2010
Another weekend away from home – and this view is distracting me from trawling the interwebs looking for inspiration this morning.
I’m in Lincolnshire, enjoying some peace and quiet and family company – that is all the inspiration I need, BUT if you fancy a tune to keep you company this morning [...]
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By mattr on February 28, 2010
Sunday inspiration is taking a short break this weekend – my recommendation is that you do the same – today is the day to try something different to get that inspiration flowing – here are ten starting points:
Take a walk – get some fresh air, and the heart rate just elevated a little
Pick up a [...]
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