My first school reunion brings new understanding of what the school gave me.
Tag: community
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
Word Perfect
Delightful words to add to your vocabulary!
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”?
St. Swithin and Rain
Some people love the rain.
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.
Cursive
This may shock you. It did me.
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