My first school reunion brings new understanding of what the school gave me.
Author: judithlouise
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Fish and Chips
Do you ever find yourself looking anew at something so commonplace that you always took it for granted? It happened to me recently. “Let’s go for fish and chips” I said to Tom, my visiting brother from California. We walked away from our village, strolled up a road by the church and on to a… Continue reading Fish and Chips
Grand-chickens!
Caring for chickens makes surprising links, and new learning.
The Gift Economy
6500 hours from 72 volunteers brings a King’s Award. (Photo by Gill Perkins)
Learning from Football
learning a permanent lesson in an unlikely environment
Pen’s on Fire!
Astounding poetry from prison, a rare privilege.
Word Perfect
Delightful words to add to your vocabulary!
Thanksgiving Week
Have you ever tried to celebrate a festival, dear to your heart, in an environment where no one else is celebrating it? I thought I was used to it, having lived in countries that didn’t celebrate Christmas. Thanksgiving is always more difficult. I celebrate it because North American Thanksgivings are the only national holidays I… Continue reading Thanksgiving Week
Sixth sense
Who has and uses a sixth sense? Do you?
Should Grandparents be allowed to say “no”?
The answer is probably “no”. (This is a true story.) The telephone rings. You know that ominous feeling? With trepidation, I (the adult education manager) answer it. “I’m sorry that I’ll have to withdraw from the embroidery class” the voice says. The voice is attached to Mrs Smith, a retired woman who absolutely loves embroidery,… Continue reading Should Grandparents be allowed to say “no”?
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