The last blog “ Was it a Wise Way for Kids to Grow Up? ” written by Marion produced some interesting discussion. A key question was: “Is there a role for older wisdom in today’s world?“ Seemed a shame to have it tucked away under Comments, so here is a quick summary. From Alice to Marion and…
This piece came from one of you, Marion Hillman who is also 84. So in tune with my memories of childhood. And like me, perhaps like many of you, she wonders if we lost something with our cleanliness, and excessive fear of risks. It would be interesting to hear what you all think. “CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL…
Glasgow had been the 2nd greatest city in the Empire. So proud it built factories like palaces! Then the War, the Clydeside blitz and the collapse of shipbuilding,…..
We recovered and rebuilt. Looking great again.
And now with Covid, the Science centre is closed and BBC staff work from home.
But the energy of these people wont stop. Humans are expert at coping, recreating and starting again.
Glasgow had been the 2nd greatest city in the Empire. So proud it built factories like palaces! Then the War, the Clydeside blitz and the collapse of shipbuilding,…..
We recovered and rebuilt. Looking great again.
And now with Covid, the Science centre is closed and BBC staff work from home.
But the energy of these people wont stop. Humans are expert at coping, recreating and starting again.
We smirked at the Victorians didnt we? How long it took them to connect sewers and water supply with disease! Until a bug woke them up
Did we remain as blind as they were?
Can we start over? Have we learned?
I was 5 when I heard that man on the radio telling us that “We are at War” and saw my Mother crying.
A point where life changed.
And 80 years later, here we are again. That shock of your known world turning upside down In a few weeks. You all must have felt that?
it now drapes the ironing board with an accusatory glare
as if it would like to say:
I AM ANGRY NOW, DANGEROUSLY ANGRY
When are you going to press me and put me away?
