Vivien JohnVery Smart Art IndeedDoes it always have to be perfectly formed circles, impeccably stacked boxes , expertly designed arrows — are we even taking notice of…Aug 13Aug 13
Vivien JohnWhy I can’t wait for winter to arriveIt’s midsummer in the UK — 4am. My bedroom faces east. The light filters through the curtains, brightening the room, urging me to wake up…Jun 24Jun 24
Vivien JohnI’ve found peace — my dreams tell me so.My dreams have changed. They no longer wake me up unexpectedly, nor do I rise with a feeling of sadness or regret. When my consciousness…Jun 12Jun 12
Vivien JohnA Shark’s Tale — When Men, Money and Animals Collide.My son can say with some confidence that at the age of 6 he killed a shark. I say with some confidence — we didn’t see it die but it…Apr 261Apr 261
Vivien JohnHow do I help the homeless — when they don’t appear to want it?I wonder what happened to the homeless man in our town? I haven’t seen him in months. Has he moved away? Does he now have a home, or has…Apr 19Apr 19
Vivien JohnWhat happened to our Sundays? Honouring peace before the poundI listen to the gentle patter of rain on the conservatory roof. The freshly washed clothes drying on the radiators placed there the night…Apr 171Apr 171
Vivien JohnDifferent Socio-Economic GroupsThere are two socio-economic groups, and now there are two more — The ‘Can No Longers’ and the ‘Won’t Anymores’.Apr 81Apr 81