Right and Wrong – a theory of Relativity
A woman called me a few days ago, regarding some nursery rhyme DVDs for my son. I didn't hear half [...]
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04, 2011
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04, 2011
How to wreck relationships and make a Villain of yourself
I used to think, the Villain was the guy who (among other things) broke up strong, enviable friendships. I thought [...]
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04, 2011
How much business is good business?
The Playzone was closing that day. We weren't aware of it when we went in. I had to shop and [...]
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04, 2011
My part of the town
We are a sleepy group of people. I know many of my neighbours would take offence at this, but I [...]
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03, 2011
The Paradox of Pain
Everyone wants to be happy.Everyone is jealous of a man who is happier than them. So everyone pretends they are [...]
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03, 2011
Enthusiasm
Scene: A nursery school auditorium.Event: The much-awaited annual day.Seated: Eager, twinkle-eyed relatives of the stars on stage.Back-stage: Whimpering, smiling, jumping, [...]
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03, 2011
Definitions
Patience: When you watch the five-year-old fold clothes, slowly, carefully, tongue protruding, taking about ten-and-a-half minutes for every little handkerchief.Satisfaction: [...]
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03, 2011
Don’t make much of dreams…
Dreams, they tell me, are thoughts that the brain purges, in its daily wash-rinse cycle to remove chemical waste. In [...]
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03, 2011
Memories of a Train Journey
It took me a while to blog about this news item, and not without reason.Maybe because I am a woman, [...]
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03, 2011
Story
A story should have a beginning and end, no doubt. Everyone knows that.It is what happens between them that's important. [...]