My husband and I enjoyed the most wonderful evening out with two very special friends the other night. If honest, it turned into a bit of a soul-baring session by us each, in turn. I’d previously thought I knew as much about them all as I was ever going to know – but there were… Read More Stronger together …
“Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers.” Harry S. Truman
Rocket Raccoon: [about Drax] His people are completely literal. Metaphors go over his head. Drax the Destroyer: Nothing goes over my head…! My reflexes are too fast, I would catch it. Wonderful! Guardians of the Galaxy, 2014
“Much of the information we need to understand another is given to us by the person, whether verbally or through facial expressions and body language. Often, we are so intent on giving advice or coming up with a perfect answer that we miss these cues. When we really listen and ask questions, we are able… Read More I know just what you mean …
If you could go back in time and give your younger self some advice, what would it be?
“Why is it that people who can’t take advice always insist on giving it?” James Bond (Casino Royale 2006)
As someone whose natural preference is not to sweat over the detail or to be organised for every minute of every day, this is a joyous quote: “One of the advantages of being disorderly, is that one is constantly making exciting discoveries.” A. A. Milne Now I just have to convince a few people to… Read More Accept me, please …
I don’t know … 1. How to make a good cup of tea 2. Why many very lucky people still see themselves as victims 3. Whether free speech is always acceptable 4. If I’m ever going to understand Stephen Hawking’s Brief History of Time 5. Why you can still make me laugh 6. How I’ll… Read More I don’t know …
“Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not.” Samuel Johnson
I’m thinking today about the people I know across my city who are running in a marathon event tomorrow. Some to raise money for good causes, some no doubt bordering on being professional runners who will be closely monitoring their PBs, and some newbie runners attempting this distance in competition for the first time. Well,… Read More Leading the way …
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