Teatime at Hull Minster
I am always amazed by serendipity. Two thoughts came together for me today at approximately the same time. The first was when I was rummaging through my photo archives to… Read more Teatime at Hull Minster →
Welcome to 2020!
“The more sand that has escaped from the hourglass of our life, the clearer we should see through it.” Jean-Paul Sartre It has been a while since I have… Read more Welcome to 2020! →
Humanity Dick & The Donkey
If I had a donkey wot wouldn’t go, D’ ye think I’d wollop him? No, no, no! But gentle means I’d try, d’ ye see, Because I hate all cruelty.… Read more Humanity Dick & The Donkey →
The Vicar Who Went to Prison
We have all felt that initial exuberance of being a part of something new, something important. When we are in a meeting of like-minded individuals, it is easy to embrace… Read more The Vicar Who Went to Prison →
The Group of Twenty-Two
Margaret Mead’s rallying call of “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has,” has inspired many… Read more The Group of Twenty-Two →
Christmas 1843 – The Gift That Keeps on Giving
“Mankind was my business. The common welfare was my business; charity, mercy, forbearance, benevolence, were all my business. The dealings of my trade were but a drop of water in… Read more Christmas 1843 – The Gift That Keeps on Giving →
Dr. Livingstone, I Presume?
“I am prepared to go anywhere, provided it be forward.” Dr. David Livingstone Words hold power by generating an emotional response. For me, the word “resilience” has become one of… Read more Dr. Livingstone, I Presume? →
Outliers & The Man from Wales
“To train and educate the rising generation will at all times be the first object of society, to which every other will be subordinate”. (The Social System, 1826) From the… Read more Outliers & The Man from Wales →
