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Wordsworth’s Health Prescription

Posted on August 28, 2026 by Roger Gosden

It all started from Wordsworth when I realized there are more reasons to connect with nature than enjoying the scenery and wildlife.His poems protested the industrialization of wild and beautiful landscapes, but how much greater would his fury be today, … Continue reading →

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A Supreme Dog Story in The Odyssey

Posted on July 17, 2026 by Roger Gosden

There is no more tender moment in The Odyssey than when old Argos greets his master, who returns home in secret after two decades away at the Trojan War. You don’t have to be a dog lover to be moved … Continue reading →

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Animal Curiosity

Posted on June 25, 2026 by Roger Gosden

Curiosity can mean many things. It gives the brain an appetite for discovery. It helps wild animals survive. It sometimes gets them into trouble—after all, what happened to the proverbial cat? And in other creatures, including humans, curiosity can occasionally … Continue reading →