For some, the prize is the money. For others the prize is fame. Certain issues are at stake for a number of people. Some see the family as the ultimate prize where others see accomplishments with their life’s work as what is worth the effort. Prestige and pomp, power and position, factors pursued by some […]
Read More The Prize Worth Fighting ForThere’s a difference between a release valve and a redistribution mechanism. Sounds obvious when it’s written, but in practice it’s not the same. For example having taken on a week’s worth of work hassles and pressures on the job, some look forward to the end of the week having a drink or two (or more). […]
Read More The Release ValveI was reminded about something recently. There’s a school of thought that suggests there are two approaches to learning in the compulsory educational system. One approach to learning is because you love the subject, the other approach is to learn to be able to pass the particular subject. Those who love the subject do not […]
Read More Keep This In MindAll expenses paid. I love that aspect of work. The task needs you to spend a period of time away from home. You’ll need transport, accommodation and food covered and some might even allow something in the way of entertainment. You keep a record of what you’ve spent and as long as it’s reasonable, those […]
Read More Your Expenses Are CoveredIt is not the pity I wanted. The pity would get me nowhere. It was the money I was looking for. It was the money I expected. I was used to being there, day after day and week after week. I knew my place. It’s not like I was going to get up and walk […]
Read More Far Better Than ExpectedThere was a time in my life when I really wanted to be a journalist. I loved the thought about being busy getting the news, reporting on it, writing about it and seeing it published. There was something really fascinating about that to me and it seemed to be the best use of my love […]
Read More True Story: Is It?We sat down and talked about it. Twenty years is a long time. A long time where a lot happens. A lot happening some of which is worth remembering. Worth remembering because of what it says about the journey you’ve made to this point. A point where those things can be of use to remind […]
Read More Make A Note Of ItHouseholds with more than one child are fun. Hey, I’m not suggesting that households with an only child are not fun, I am saying that households with more than one child are a lot of fun. One of the areas of fun for the parent is the challenge of appearing considered and fair to all […]
Read More What Is He Showing You?The thing is, he didn’t even ask you to build him the house. You asked if you could build him the place in the light of all he did for you. He did a lot as well to be fair. Protected you, provided for you, offered you a structure in which you could prosper, even […]
Read More Your House or His?My Mum made ace shepherd’s pie. A large baking tray would come out of the oven layered with a smouldering mass of the stuff. I would look at it and my eyes would widen at the sight. Mouth salivating at the thought of consuming it all. Of course what I forgot was that this was […]
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Life With CD 