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Sea's The Day

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Notes from a little yellow shed by the sea.

A figurine of NCS: bald, black glasses, black hoodie, jeans and green trainers, giving a thumbs up

Hello, I’m NCS.

This is where I think out loud, mostly from the little yellow beach hut I built on Lancing beach. Notes on reading, work, life and lighthouses, written when something is worth writing down. More about me.

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  • Ukraine, the lion in winter

    Ukraine, the lion in winter

    I have not slept that well this week. So I thought I would write as I burned the midnight oil. I was watching the news and seeing the terrible situation in Ukraine and they interviewed a guy who said he would stand til the end and never cower to the oppressor. That act of defiance… Read more

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  • March 3rd: World book day tomorrow

    March 3rd: World book day tomorrow

    So it’s world book day tomorrow, a big deal in my household. I love a sense of occasion, so here is how I celebrate this day and my #1 passion Books and reading. In these difficult times with 24 hour news showing depressing horrible news. I have further sought the healing and respite of books… Read more

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  • When the universe speaks, you listen

    When the universe speaks, you listen

    It was Aristotle who wrote “Knowing yourself is the beginning of wisdom” and I have for 47 years now been on that journey. So when I noticed something it was interesting to reflect on. I have been angrier of late, less patient, more prone to react, prone to get caught up in other people’s dramas.… Read more

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  • Wisdom on the road to recovery

    Wisdom on the road to recovery

    I have not written for over a month. Well not written on here anyway, ironically I have wrote more in the last 30 days then in a long time which might be somewhat of an excuse for my absence. I am a great proponent of the pithy maxim from Benjamin Disraeli which said “never complain’… Read more

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  • How did you do it?

    How did you do it?

    I am writing this blog post after I was asked a question by a parent who was envious of how much my children read as children and how they are both committed to reading loads in the their early adulthood. I will first though explain a little background if you will bear with me. OK,… Read more

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  • As you wish

    As you wish

    Over the Christmas break many of us would have watched movies we treasure and have watched many times. Our family movie is ‘The Princess Bride’ it is a wonderful movie for all the family and full of so many wonderful quotes. Who can forget: “Life Is Pain, Highness. Anyone Who Says Differently Is Selling Something.”… Read more

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  • Reading in coffee shops

    Reading in coffee shops

    In the Holiday Break I enjoyed reading in coffee shops. Now I am back to work I get my fix using this youtube channel to get the same vibes, noises and sounds. I find some noise, maybe a little jazz or easy listening and the sounds of people talking is a great calming energy for… Read more

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  • Hills to climb

    Hills to climb

    Merry Christmas to you all. I was blown away this year by how many people took the time to tell me they are reading these little posts. I really appreciate the words of support and encouragement. You and I have almost rounded the sun once more, and so it’s time to think over the Holiday… Read more

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