Smooth stone

While this observation has nothing whatsoever to do with today’s blip I am compelled to say, after two consecutive days when for quite specific reasons I have used taxis – the interpretation of certain facts by (some) taxi drivers is deeply disturbing. And completely bears out how we perceive  facts through the prism of our unique mental geographies. The worrying thing though is how individual beliefs influence their behaviour. Which is why the COVID denier was not wearing a mask. I was then left with the dilemma of whether to tip, or not to tip. I did on the maxim that the service I received – being on time, was acceptable. I do think there should be some sort of code that Taxi drivers sign up to, or perhaps they just say these things for amusement/provocation.

As it turned out getting to CPS Research in Maryhill would have been very straightforward (I know now for subsequent visits). An interesting morning and pleased that thus far I am a healthy specimen and  qualify for participation in the drug trial (efficacy and safety of  Estetrol) – and to know that my resting heart rate is 57, and amazingly I am taller than I used to be – I must let my Pilates teacher know, because I am convinced it is linked to that.

Returned to the city centre via the Kelvin Way which is where I took this blip – one of the many bridges that cross the River Kelvin. I was struck by the luscious pink granite and the red sandstone. With several visits likely to this part of Glasgow I am anticipating several opportunities to explore more of the Kelvin Way and the Clyde and Forth Canal.