February 4, 2011
by Allan Casey
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In the early spring of last year, I went to the UK for a long list of reasons, but mainly to do with needing some fresh air after writing a book. The plan was to hike for a week in … Continue reading
April 20, 2010
by Allan Casey
Comments Off on On Foot Abroad, 2: Leaving Glasgow
Cities can be enduringly fascinating, like London, or ineffably beautiful gems, like Edinburgh, or brash and youthful like Glasgow. And yet, having lingered in all these during three weeks abroad, I was reminded that cities are, in a profound sense, … Continue reading
March 31, 2010
by Allan Casey
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When it comes to smart environmental policy, we often look to Europe for leadership. They drive small cars over there, live in wee houses. Even their shoes fit narrower. Their ratio of wants to needs just seems more sensible. I … Continue reading