It’s been an educational few days. Here’s what I learned: As a parent, manners aren’t always what you want. This morning’s dull commute was considerably enlivened by the presence of an appealing and articulate toddler chatting to his mother about grapes, tractors and the understandable excitement of being on a railway train. And then it […]
On death, stupidity and what really counts
I hadn’t heard of Jo Cox until yesterday, but I’m still shocked and saddened by her death. I wish I’d known her and I wish she’d lived. I’m heartsick at the waste and for her family. It had been on my mind to write something about the referendum. About my incredulity at the fact that […]