Most of us, at some point in our lives, will be guilty of judging a political, cultural or social group by its hypocrites – those whose actions and lifestyles contradict the values they purport to endorse. As unfair as it is to do so, it is perfectly understandable. Hypocrisy is deplorable, and was one of... Continue Reading →
Why I teach
When people find out that I am a teacher, they often look at me in the way one would look at somebody who had just confessed to being a substance abuser - vaguely distrustful, slightly embarrassed for having asked, and possibly possessing a morbid curiosity about what on earth it was that compelled me to... Continue Reading →
Desire: Cookies and Cars
My son, Nathan, is almost two years old. His two greatest obsessions at the moment are cookies and cars. He is starting to speak in simple sentences now, and it is a real privilege to watch him learn and grow. From what he says, I am certain that he believes that a limitless supply of... Continue Reading →