Month: December 2017

As 2017 comes to a close, it is interesting to reflect on the seeds which were planted in 2017 and wonder which ones might germinate in 2018. So many conditions are needed for a plant to flourish. Some of them are within our control, some of them are not. In the backyard, I have a … Read more

Humans need each other. The biologists say that human beings are one of the most social of species. We cooperate, support, share, empathise and look after individuals who are unable to look after themselves. Care and empathy are hard-wired into the human psyche. Several years of altruistic behaviour are required to ensure the survival of … Read more