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