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Bonkers or Bizarre?

I’m aware that my sense of humour isn’t the same as that of other folks. When some folks are roaring with laugher I’m puzzled; sometimes I’m chuckling alone at the bonkers or bizarre. For example… …Yesterday we celebrated Edwin and Elspeth’s diamond wedding anniversary. There was food, drink and conversation… Stories were told… One year,…

Adding by Subtracting

From my teaching days… Numeracy started with counting – knowing the words recognising the numbers. Then came simple sums – addition and subtraction – using counters, bricks, animals, cars… The children learn that when you add you get more, when you take away you have less. We take that principle into life. If I add…

Big Enough… Small Enough…

Yesterday morning I received a message: ‘I saw a lorry this morning with the logo ‘Big enough to cope, small enough to care’. It made me think about God and what he means to me.’ Set me musing… …Reading the strange, cautionary tale of Samson. I’ve often found it difficult; this morning it seemed remarkably…

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