More than you might imagine

One of my very favourite movies is Dead Poets Society.  A challenging, often disturbing story with Robin Williams, it tells the story of a teacher trying to inspire his students in the face of an institution that seems to be bent on forcing each of the boys to be molded into one mold.  The boys,…

What do you want to be?

I’ve written here before about my enjoyment of podcasts.  There are so many, and so many excellent resources.  Of course some of them are funny, some educational and some inspirational.  I listen regularly to BBC Friday night comedy (The News Show), 60 Minutes, Grammar Girl, Oxford Biographies, The Look & Sound of Leadership, Westminster Hour,…

Mama and Dada

We were out for lunch yesterday and Rachel was quite chatty – using some of her words.  Jason also got her to do the actions for a song and then we enjoyed a nice meal!  Rachel was sitting in the sun so I was able to use my BlackBerry Torch to get some very good…