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1. Taxi driver today seemed very angry and mad at the world. After listening for about ten minutes, I decided to ask him if he was okay. There was a long pause and deep breath and he said, “Sorry, I lost my wife very suddenly just five weeks ago.” – at Dublin City, Ireland
This is a great little summary video of the events of 1912-23; 8 mins long, produced by the Nerve Centre, ideal for a basic introduction. youtu.be/DCM89vT7BUs
This raises some complex questions. How do we remember people who were part of an (any) organisation with a a mixed record? Particularly, how should local RIC men, who were often respected, at times loved figures in their community, be remembered? bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-…
2019 has been a busy year! We are grateful to all our clients and wish you all a merry Christmas and, most importantly, a restful holiday season. We'll see you all again in the new year, for what is already looking like a packed 2020!
Responding to the DUP's twelve points to 'get NI moving again' overthewall.blog/2019/11/22/…
"If you’ve been caught with your fingers in the till, you don’t get to be in charge of petty cash next day. Picking up where we left off isn’t an option... foundational aspects areneeded. Here’s eight off the top of my head.." overthewall.blog/2019/11/22/…
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2-page spread in the News Letter on the launch of my new book, Considering Grace: Presbyterians and the Troubles, newsletter.co.uk/news/people… @QUBSSESW @QUBMitchell
Considering Grace asks if people in NI can remember together in order to create a better future- Jamie Yohannis, co-author of Considering Grace.
bbc.co.uk/news/world-austral… "It's difficult to see what the significance is," said one man who climbed this week. "It's a rock. It's supposed to be climbed." Sometimes people need help to see an alternative perspective...
Make sure you read the second part of the quote...
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Last week I released a resource for P7/Yr 8 called The City: A 10 part fictional story (with discussion and activities) which looks at the reasons for community violence, empathy and peace-building. It's free to use; if you want a copy, send me your details.
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If this story doesn’t fill your heart with hope, nothing will.
I can’t thank the Brontë’s enough for sharing their story so openly.
Their main hope is for other parents experiencing loss to know there is support out there.
A random 'slice' of kindness. 🎂 The story of a father who paid a unique tribute to his daughter on what would have been her first birthday.
Read more here: bbc.in/2AglG3B
I think there are many reasons to remember... I want to suggest one reason: If we let them, programmes like these can help us explore perspectives other than our own. overthewall.blog/2019/09/13/…
Couldn't resist compiling. God bless the internet...
overthewall.blog/2019/09/07/…
Thoughts as year three of freelancing begins... overthewall.blog/2019/09/02/…
