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Monthly Archives: July 2012
Reasonable Accomodation
Life is all about reasonable accommodation. One shouldn’t be taken for granted or for a ride. But if you can accommodate someone you should. And I’m trying to let go of ‘keeping score’ – especially in relationships and family life. … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Life
Tagged Cheating, Chimps, Equality, Good Deeds, Happy go lucky, If you can you should, Keeping Score, Reasonable Accommodation
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What do the Olympic Games mean to the UK?
Here’s what I think the Olympics mean to the UK, broadcast on CNN yesterday. Despite the drizzle, high chair and precarious balcony – and the early hour – it was great to be within touching distance of the Olympic Stadium … Continue reading
Posted in Life
Tagged CNN, Danny Boyle, London 2012, Memorable Day, Olympics, TV Interview
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An Ordinary Day to Remember
Scooting around Nothing profound Passing the day Having a play Boy and his dad Momentarily sad I’m in my prime His smile is sublime But time is finite One day will be twilight And then away So remember this day. … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Death, Life, Odysseus, Poetry
Tagged Children, Death, Enjoy each day, No Regrets, Poem, Poetry, Under a bus
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Relevant Complexity 6) Superhumans
The most moving thing I’ve seen in a long time is the Channel 4 ‘superhumans’ clip to preview the London 2012 Paralympics. Just watch it. The music, the muscles, the missing limbs and pieces of bodies, the bomb, the womb, … Continue reading
Posted in Life
Tagged #superhuman, #superhumans, Channel 4, Disability, Inspiring, London 2012, Mo, Paralympics, Proud, Relevant Complexity
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Relevant Complexity 5) Age
Talking to someone at work, she said she’d been surprised that a very experienced chap in his late 50s had come on a training course. We concluded that age shouldn’t matter in deciding who gets training. I know plenty of … Continue reading
Posted in Aristotle, Ethics, Life, Work
Tagged Age, Aquinas, Aristotle, Curiosity, Experience, Friends in Contemplation, Oldie but Goodie, Openness, Practical Wisdom, Prudentia, Relevant Complexity
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Train Strains
Bejesus it’s hard work not to be bothered by folk on public transport. Keeping sane on a packed train is a formidable test of the mind. As a friend pointed out, its all just sensory data. But we are hardwired … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Music
Tagged Classical Music, Distractions, Lifesaver, Saint-Saens, Train, Travel
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