Culture
A guided walking tour about street art
Find out what I thought of the guided walking tour about street art, on and around, Brick Lane.
Political
What should we do when a privilege is viewed as a right without any attached expectations?
Rights, privileges and conditions Am I doing any harm by taking what’s freely available? Many people think that they’re not taking away from others when they receive support from the Government. It’s free and there to be claimed. Do you agree? Others feel that they deserve assistance because they paid Read more…
Culture
Once…
Once we’re labelled a certain way, are we perceived in that way for life? Once someone is deemed a sex offender, are they always a sex offender? If the feeling is that sex offenders aren’t capable of changing and they shouldn’t be ‘let loose’; should they ever be released? It can Read more…
Children
Let’s unite to protect the children of our future. They need us now more than ever!
National Union of Teachers’ Annual Conference I attended the National Conference a few weeks ago and was hugely moved by the speakers and the messages they shared. The fragility of the mental health of our students and staff was one of the issues that came through loud and clear. Below Read more…
Political
Our reaction to ISIS
The harm caused by ISIS The terrorist group ISIS have physically and emotionally hurt hundreds of thousands of people. It’s not just the act of killing people, but the fear caused by it, the insecurity felt as a result, the helplessness and frustration that we are left with. There are Read more…
Political
See beyond the label!
This is a poem about events which have happened over and over again throughout history. They are not limited to groups belonging to specific races, castes, faiths, gender, sexual orientation, class, nationality etc. I would love to say that humanity will prevail and these scenarios won’t be repeated in the Read more…
Education/training
Gold by Spandau Ballet used to succinctly, sarcastically but more importantly, truthfully explain what’s happening in Education.
I can’t find the words to express the mixture of emotions that arose as I smiled, whilst watching and listening to this video! It’s just over 3 minutes long. Do watch it. 🙂
