Monthly Archives: December 2011
Tell her about it
Big events tend to prompt us to tell people how we feel about them. There is something about a significant birthday, a wedding, or perhaps leaving a workplace, that prompts us to open up and express our appreciation. Some people … Continue reading
Filed under relationships, society
What shall we do, boys and girls?
Last week a request came around my workplace for people to help moving tables and chairs. The request included the line “preferably at least 2 boys”. There are around 45 staff, and the gender balance may not be even, but … Continue reading
Filed under education, social justice, society
Working with the elephant
Yesterday I played the piano again for the first time in months. I haven’t played regularly in many years, and even the pieces I used to know by heart are desperately rusty. I can’t play any of them without following … Continue reading
Filed under psychology
