Author Archives: Barrie Cooper

This is a rather fortuitous photogrpah! It was taken a few years ago, along the beach from where we live and shows the massive erosion of the dunes. It was only as I moved it to the blog that I noticed the way the slumped part of the cliff was illuminated by the sun. TheContinue reading “Changes…”

Spring seems so far away now. Much has happened which we could never have predicted. We still find our ourselves passing through uncertain times, but still the planet spins and day follows night. Remebering is a curious thing because I am guessing that it is different for each of us. How and what we rememberContinue reading “Remember?”

This photograph of an agapanthus was taken in my parents’ garden earlier this year. Both Mum and Dad are in their mid to late 80’s and struggle with health issues. The photograph expresses the exhuberance of the creation and reminded me of some words in Isaiah 40; ‘The grass withers and the flower fades, butContinue reading “Weakness”

What is reality? It is a question that has exercised philosophers for millenia. When I was Chaplain at Durham School I, we introduced Philosophy A level into the curriculum. I had no background in the subject but was asked to deliver it to a small group of 6th formers. I loved it! It made meContinue reading “Reality”

Helen and I celebrate 7 years of married life today. It’s flown by! Thorough all the twists and turns of life these moments in time are anchors that weave their way into not just our conscious, but unconscious mind. We each of us need these moments in time that we regard as special. Meaning thatContinue reading “Anniversary”

I found this photograph whilst trawling through my photograph albums; it just spoke to me with one word… Perspective…. How is your perspective as you read the poem below or ponder the photograph? Drawn to the vanishing point. The end, or the beginning? Beyond or near, speaking or listening. What clamour in my thoughts, seekingContinue reading “Perspective”

I have no idea where I took this photograph. It is clearly an artificial watercourse, created by a human agent. The play of light on the culverted water draws the eye to the end point, which speaks more of infinity rather than ending. I use the title as a means of focussing my thinking. HereContinue reading “Thirsty”

When I set off on the blogging journey a few months ago, I could never have believed that I would reach the milestone of 100, which occured yesterday. I am grateful for the encouragement of others; thank you for support and kindness. I live in a rich landscape which is an immense priviledge that IContinue reading “100 and Counting…”

I spend my days wondering and also wandering,,,,in my thought life. I’ve used the title, ‘Wonder’ for today’s blog, because ir descibes the berry you see in the photograph above. It is a ‘wonder food’, full of vitamins, minerals, and it is also low fat! The photograoh was taken in late summer last year. SeaContinue reading “Wonder”

All I can say is, ‘Well done Henry Tudor!’ This plaque was attached to the outside of a house in Tenby, South Wales. It made me laugh at the time, and still raises a smile now. I love the phrase, ‘It is said that’. Well it covers all the bases! Who knows the truth? IsContinue reading “Truth!”