In 1968 ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’, possibly the most iconic sci-fi movie of all-time, hit the cinema. 16 years later the sequel, ‘2010: The Year We Make Contact’ arrived. Both are firm favourites of mine, but a clip from ‘2010’ has been going around in my head this week, a week that has been hugely … Continue reading 2017: A Faith Odyssey
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Children’s Peer Groups: Same Age? Or Shared Interest?
Sometimes, we do things that can make very little sense at all. Sometimes, we do those things unthinkingly, because “It’s always been done that way…” Sometimes, it’s only when we are challenged to really think about it, that we realise that there might be a better way… That’s the journey I’ve been on recently when … Continue reading Children’s Peer Groups: Same Age? Or Shared Interest?
Are You The ‘Mystery’ Tool On A Swiss Army Pocket Knife?
I’ve owned a Victorinox Swiss Army pocketknife like this since a school trip to Switzerland more years ago that I care to remember. Over all of those years I’ve used it a lot, or rather I’ve used most of it a lot. When I was looking at it a few days ago, something struck me, made me … Continue reading Are You The ‘Mystery’ Tool On A Swiss Army Pocket Knife?
Additional Needs: Acceptance Is A Choice
Acceptance (noun), defined by the English Living Dictionary as; 1. The action of consenting to receive or undertake something offered. 2. The process or fact of being received as adequate, valid, or suitable. 3. Agreement with or belief in an idea or explanation. 4. Willingness to tolerate a difficult situation. Acceptance is a word that … Continue reading Additional Needs: Acceptance Is A Choice

