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My 2020 positives
A cartoon strip of my 2020 positives - as inspired by the wonderful thinking of my beautiful friend Vero and her papa!

Sunflowerbee
Dec 31, 20201 min read
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The mulberry and the silver birch
My new poem is about two trees - so different, yet equal in beauty.

Sunflowerbee
Dec 24, 20201 min read
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Meeting the mosaics
I love mosaics and my local area has some beautiful examples of this vibrant art form.

Sunflowerbee
Dec 12, 20201 min read
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How I fell in love with the bees
​The story of how I came to be so passionate about bees and the need to protect these precious pollinators of Nature.

Sunflowerbee
Dec 2, 20202 min read
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Walking Southwark's history: part 1
I love living in Southwark. This is part 1 of my new blog series about the history of the SE1 area.

Sunflowerbee
Nov 27, 20203 min read
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Alisson Lima: an extraordinary dancer
My latest poem was inspired by Brazilian musician and dancer Alisson Lima's extraordinary new solo work, Na Medida do Possivel.

Sunflowerbee
Nov 21, 20202 min read
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Frozen toesies: a poem
What my toes thought about growing up in the winters of the North East of England!

Sunflowerbee
Nov 6, 20201 min read
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Wanderings on a strange day
A re-balancing London stroll on this strange day of pre-Lockdown 2 vibes in England, and the turbulence of the US elections.

Sunflowerbee
Nov 4, 20202 min read
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My mindfulness mountain
My poem about the mountain meditation in mindfulness practice.

Sunflowerbee
Oct 18, 20201 min read
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North Devon adventures
A travelogue of an autumn trip to the stunning region of North Devon.

Sunflowerbee
Oct 1, 20203 min read
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A glimpse into the world of filming
My first foray into capturing moments on the film set of "Hope" with visual and performance artist Elijah Carbon.

Sunflowerbee
Sep 17, 20201 min read
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What's in a Croc?
Time for a bit of fun. The great Crocs debate - are they a bit like Marmite?

Sunflowerbee
Aug 16, 20201 min read
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Mindfulness in my life
In my latest blog I share my thoughts about my journey into mindfulness this year, with mindfulness teacher Hitendra Solanki.

Sunflowerbee
Jul 25, 20203 min read
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Magnificent trees
During the first seven weeks of lockdown, London's trees seemed bigger, brighter, more majestic.

Sunflowerbee
May 15, 20201 min read
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More musings from lockdown London
My reflections in words, drawings and photos of a city in lockdown.

Sunflowerbee
May 9, 20202 min read
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When humans were made to slow down
A poem from London in lockdown about loss, sadness. and the healing power of Nature.

Sunflowerbee
Apr 16, 20202 min read
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Classic cars: taking in the view
I love classic cars and thought it might be fun to go on a little 'road trip' through my photo albums and take in the view.

Sunflowerbee
Apr 6, 20202 min read
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Senegal, sabar, sunshine and joy!
Sharing good vibes and energy from Aksilen, Diene Sagna's annual sabar dance and drumming holiday in Senegal.

Sunflowerbee
Feb 8, 20202 min read
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The sweet and the savoury: London cafes
In my blog post to welcome in the New Year, I profile some of my firm favourites on the independent London cafe scene.

Sunflowerbee
Dec 31, 20194 min read
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Guest blog: Sabar and Mbalax in Senegal
Sophie ‘Sabar’ Schouwenaar, dancing anthropologist, talks about the complex cultural phenomenon that is sabar.

Sunflowerbee
Dec 20, 20194 min read
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