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Category: Recipes
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”?
Something of no interest
A surprising comment leads to new adventures.
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.
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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