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”?
Author: judithlouise
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Something of no interest
A surprising comment leads to new adventures.
St. Swithin and Rain
Some people love the rain.
Dining Singly
What’s it like to eat alone in a restaurant? Shared experiences from those who did it.
Learning from the first Americans
A surprising learning adventure on a trip to California.
Learning to Cycle
I never thought that learning how to cycle as a twelve-year-old would give me the answer to facing life.
Pilgrimage
Going on a pilgrimage can bring about unexpected changes in one’s life.
They’ve Gone
A local newspaper highlighted the support provided to asylum seekers by the City of Sanctuary. From free amenities to volunteer opportunities, the community invested in their well-being. However, as the asylum seekers were suddenly dispersed across England, concerns arose about their integration. Surprisingly, the asylum seekers faced the transition with excitement and resilience, emphasizing the importance of perspective.
Scammed Again!
Scammed, really?. Ok. With great humiliation and shame, I admit to being scammed again. It was horrible. It was grim. It went on for two hours into the night. And it was totally unnecessary. I will skip over the ghastliness of it. What I want to talk about is what happened afterwards. What should I do?… Continue reading Scammed Again!
Bread-and-Butter pudding.
You might have missed the publicity for the Dorstone Pudding Event. A shame. Imagine a long table in a village hall, piled high with desserts, waiting to be judged by the hall’s participants, armed with spoons and bowls, as they nestled into the queue to get a taste of each. We – the community choir… Continue reading Bread-and-Butter pudding.
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