Category Archives: Wednesday Words
Wednesday Words: 11 December 2013
Over the last year or two, there has been a lot of debate (not, I would add, without good cause) on the justification, cost, and effectiveness of our country’s involvement in military action. I came across these lines by Chesterton: … Continue reading
‘Wednesday’ Words: 29 August 2013
The inverted commas are a concession to the fact that the twenty-ninth is Thursday. Publication was delayed due to (ahem) pressure of other commitments. There. Looks plausible, doesn’t it? I’ll stick to that, then… How many times have you heard … Continue reading
Wednesday Words: 21 August 2013
For ‘Wednesday Words’ this week, as hosted by Emma at Crazy With Twins, I first of all reflected a little on the way I often tend not to credit singers or ‘showbiz’ personalities with much capability for serious thought. Others … Continue reading
Wednesday Words: 14 August 2013
Anyone who, in whatever capacity, teaches others, especially adults, may care to reflect on this: “Strike a balance between what people need, what they have already achieved, and the learning opportunities you can realistically provide for them.” – from Adult … Continue reading
Wednesday Words: 24 July 2013
A few of you know of my passion for war poetry; when I tweeted out my Silent Sunday post three days ago, I quoted: “They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old…” That was because the … Continue reading
Wednesday Words: 17 July 2013
Some of you who know me here, and on Twitter, know of my passion for both poetry, and history that is brought to life. Thinking over what I might post here today for this linky, I settled on this poem, … Continue reading
Wednesday Words: 3 July 2013
Once again, this is a small quote, in haste, at the end of the day! “Since the heaviest burden is to exist without living.” Victor Hugo (1802 – 1885) Translated from the French Dear fellow-bloggers: Thank you for helping me to … Continue reading
Wednesday Words: 26 June 2013
It’s been a busy day, so this will be a teensy weensy effort… but I remembered this: You poor idiots who despise me for my way of saying ‘me’ If you were my close friends, you would know how I … Continue reading
Wednesday Words: 12 June 2013
OK, so I’m a sentimental old what-not… But let’s hear it for old-fashioned love poems, now and then! I’ve chosen this one for Wednesday Words, as hosted each week by Emma over at Crazy With Twins. It was written in 1928 as … Continue reading
Wednesday Words: 15 May 2013
Actually being posted late Thursday… (circumstances beyond our control, blah, blah, blah…) Anyway, many of you know what a sucker I am for sentimental songs! I thought of this one – another favourite: Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White It’s … Continue reading
Fragments from Firefly Phil 