Having recently read some of Orwell’s essays, I’m again in this post reflecting on some points that he covers that are worthy of consideration, aligned with the aims of this blog. One lengthy essay Orwell wrote entitled Such, such were the joys explores the anything but joyous experience he had at St Cyprian’s in the …
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In my ongoing reading of the book of Ezra this week, I've been continuing to reflect on the way in which God's people experienced persecution at this point in their history. This point being when they were attempting to rebuild their temple after spending decades in exile at the hands of a Babylonian King. In …
This week I’m thankful for holidays. They allow me to do things I wouldn’t normally do, at least not so readily: such as sewing and reading. The cross-stitch, sewing machine and rotor cutter (for cutting fabric…) have all been on the go this week. I’ve also knocked a couple of books off the list. One …
It's a very welcome long weekend in New South Wales this week. Thanks to you British monarchy. Being that I spend my work days with teenagers predominantly from China and its affiliates, there's little meaning attached to the long weekend for my students, other than 'no class on Monday'. Although this year, my Year 12s …