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
Category: marginalized people
Learning from Football
learning a permanent lesson in an unlikely environment
Pen’s on Fire!
Astounding poetry from prison, a rare privilege.
Learning from the first Americans
A surprising learning adventure on a trip to California.
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.
Rediscovering America 2
Is America coming of age?