My day job, to earn money rather than dispensing the wisdom you read hear is to write application to trust funders for projects at a charity in North Staffordshire. I received some feedback from a funder recently, which prompted some thoughts. I appreciate the feedback, even though it was generic, as it gives an insight… Continue reading

If you can somehow ignore the terrible consequencesof the conflict, the Israel v Hamas fight is interesting in it shows various countries attitudes – governments and citizens. The US is a long-time ally of Israel, and usually backs it to the hilt. This time, however, pressure from citizens seems to be encouraging some pressure to… Continue reading

Yesterday was International Women’s Day, and amongst the activities the Secretary-general of the UN, Antonio Guterres made a speech. In this he stated that, ‘At our current rate of change, full legal equality for women is some 300 years away’. Some of the indicators he mentioned are: I came to the speech by an article… Continue reading

Today is a day to remember our belovèd Tibé. A tortoiseshell cat that came to me in 2003. Tiny, vocal and a great slayer of rodent-kind. She was born on a farm, but took to the town life with ease – being fed and worshipped as her due. Time took her three years ago today.… Continue reading