We Ask Questions

We Ask Questions

We will all have come across numerous ‘Knock Knock’ jokes, most of which would safely be filed under the heading ‘predictable’ or ‘corny’.  Take the one that goes, “Knock, knock. Who’s there? Nobel. Nobel who? Nobel … that’s why I knocked”. Or what about the one...
Putting Playing in Perspective

Putting Playing in Perspective

In recent weeks, we have heard national anthems blaring out at numerous televised sporting events, from the Soccer World Cup to the Rugby Nations Cup. In each match, both countries playing proudly and passionately sing their anthem with gusto and verve, perhaps...
A Cause for Celebration

A Cause for Celebration

Certainly, there is one thing that we all have in common and which we all celebrate even though we have played little part in the event – birthdays. Everyone has the chance to celebrate their birthday every year (and for no obvious reason, some birthdays are...
From Proposition to Preposition

From Proposition to Preposition

Have we ever attended a function when a Special Guest, a famous person perhaps, a talented athlete maybe, is prevailed upon to “say a few short words”? Often, sadly, what the Special Guest then does is say a lot of long words. However, have we ever attended a function...
Unhinged  Education

Unhinged Education

Have you ever noticed how often people say in conversation, “To be honest with you”? Now, that is always extremely comforting to hear – we want people to be honest with us. We are glad they admit to being honest (when our inclination is often that we do not find...