Nature experts in Bermuda have urged people to stop prising rocks from the ground to make artfully arranged piles as it’s disturbing the habitat of a critically endangered lizard. Conservationists say rock stacking – also called rock or stone balancing – is an increasing problem in the Spittal Pond Nature Reserve. It’s one of the last … Continue reading “#Bermuda walkers asked to stop stacking rocks @BBCNews”
3 years ago I bought the “ugliest” Christmas tree in the yard thinking of and remembering poor Charlie Brown and that scraggly little tree that he took back to his gang one Christmas. As usual for this time of year I was feeling charitable and figured I would give the poor guy a home instead of leaving it … Continue reading “Charlie Brown Xmas Tree”
A book of portraits of people at home, beautifully woven together by their stories. For the last year I have been photographing people in their homes. Their kindness and candor has overwhelmed me and I am now in the last stages of designing a book to share their stories. My incredibly talented sister Sacha Blackburne helped … Continue reading “Tapestry of Tales #Bermuda @AmandaBTemple @Indiegogo”
On their own initiative, a group of exceptionally sensitive High School students from Archimede, San Giovanni in Persiceto, Bologna very subtly and cleverly brought the attention of their fellow schoolmates (and teachers) to the ongoing problem of violence towards women around the world via a selection of quotes posted on the walls of the school. International Day for … Continue reading “Quotes #genderequality #orangetheworld #ViolenceAgainstWomen @UN_Women”
June 23, 2016 – The UK votes to leave the European Union! bbc.com/news/politics/eu_referendum/results How will the British “adieu” to the EU affect Bermudians in Bermuda & around Europe? 1. Money The pound sterling is currently at its lowest since 1985. It costs more for Brits to buy foreign currency, including the euro. Bermudians & Americans travelling to … Continue reading “#Brexit #Bermuda”