An alternative take on the week's news
The government have announced plans to ban the sale of highly caffeinated drinks like Monster and Red Bull to children. About time. The consumption of those drinks by children is ruining lives. That sounds like a grand claim, but it is true. I will never forget my final months in one of my old schools.... Continue Reading →
https://youtu.be/4y_mo2LE6HE?t=308 Watch the above video. More than anything I write, this interview tells you all you need to know about why there is so little trust in politicians. May is asked what she did to help facilitate the release of Nelson Mandela in the 70s and 80s. She has a slight smirk, not, I think,... Continue Reading →
Earlier this year I wrote a piece called "A Defence of the Gammon Community". It was well-received and I shared it with a friend of mine, who hadn't read it, last night. After reading it, she sent me a message with a criticism that made me think. She didn't overstep. She shone a needed light.... Continue Reading →
Asia Argento, the actress, was one of the early accusers of Harvey Weinstein, taking a stand back when it was still potentially dangerous for her career and Weinstein had power. It was courageous, and almost certainly emboldened other women who stepped forward to denounce Weinstein. Her actions have helped to lead to an open conversation... Continue Reading →
A small anecdote from my time as a teacher at a top independent school. My under 15 cricket team was travelling to an away game on a coach and, as I was sometimes wont to do, I travelled in the back. I did this to talk to the boys about the game and anything they... Continue Reading →
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