For years I worked hard to learn a language: French. Until, around a year ago, I concluded that it was, in fact, a redundant effort. I had heard the classic arguments in favour of learning a language from friends, teachers, and in the media, over and again. All of which no longer seemed to hold true. I want to outline my…
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In an attempt to ensure that this blog does not become heavy reading, I’m introducing a lighter series that I have entitled ‘Friday Favourites’ (you’re thinking ‘how creative and original!’, I’m sure…). This series is a compilation of what I have discovered this week that has caught my attention. I hope it encourages you to expand your knowledge, and that…
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Today is the Summer Solstice, which for those who (like me, up until 10 minutes ago) don’t know what this is, Neil DeGrasse Tyson has kindly tweeted an explanation: Happy June Solstice to all residents of planet Earth: Longest day of the year for north of the equator. Shortest for south of the equator. And for Equatorians, same old boring…
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Welcome to blog post number 1. I figured: why ease my way in to this blogging malarkey when I can jump straight in at the deep end? With…. Trust issues. Trust is a concept I have been pondering a lot recently, when I realised that my sense of trust is built on more than just my immediate relationships, but how…
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