Nothing limits intelligence more than ignorance; nothing fosters ignorance more than one’s own opinions; nothing strengthens opinions more than refusing to look at reality. Sheri S. Tepper, novelist (16 Jul 1929-2016)
Author Archives: Alun Rees
Peter Green RIP
Here is the poster from the Bath Festival of Blues held on Saturday June 28th 1969. This day long festival begat the “Bath Festival Of Blues and Progressive Rock” held at the Bath and West Showground over a weekend in 1970. The idea impressed a young farmer called Michael Eavis who held his own festival, Glastonbury,Continue reading “Peter Green RIP”
Searching for Silver Linings
Searching for Silver Linings A recent article in the Financial Times, reported a marked increase in demand for work from cosmetic surgeons in South Korea during these days of social distancing. Whilst they usually treat many foreign tourists there has been a rise in demand from local customers at their “glitzy Gangnam district clinics”. OneContinue reading “Searching for Silver Linings”
The Monday Morning Quote #616
“Experience is a good school. But the fees are high” Heinrich Heine
The Incisal Edge Podcast – Ancora Imparo with Richard Hellen
Ancora Imparo is a Latin phrase which means “I am still learning”. My guest this week is an old friend of the pod, Richard Hellen, principal of York Place Dental Practice in Carlisle. https://www.yorkplacedental.com We talk about getting back to work and lots, lots more. Enjoy. PS I promise that the artwork/mugshot will have changedContinue reading “The Incisal Edge Podcast – Ancora Imparo with Richard Hellen”
The Monday Morning Quote #615
“It’s Your Outlook That Matters” Swami Vivekananda From 15 Laws of Life
MMQ #614
The Monday Morning Quote #614 “Woe to him who saw no more sense in his life, no aim, no purpose, and therefore no point in carrying on. He was soon lost.” Viktor Frankl from Man’s Search For Meaning
The Monday Morning Quote #613
“A leader. . .is like a shepherd. He stays behind the flock, letting the most nimble go out ahead, whereupon the others follow, not realising that all along they are being directed from behind.” Nelson Mandela
The Incisal Edge Podcast Alun talks to Natalie Bradley
A refreshing interview with Dr Natalie Bradley BDS, Dip. SCD, MFDS, RCSEd. Natalie Bradley blogs as Tooth Germ HERE
The Monday Morning Quote #612
“The trouble is, you think you have time.” The Buddha
The Incisal Edge 