What have schools stopped teaching?
I left school at 18, back in the late 1960s. In the 55 years since,...
What were we taught
I was born in the USSR so I was taught to love Lenin. Actually, at...
What a time to be alive!
Oh, it is, but not always in a noble way. The world right now feels...
Venezuela first – Greenland next?
First, Trump hasn’t “taken” Venezuela. In fact, I have believed all along the oil grab...
Goodwill to all – (Terms and conditions apply)
Christmas and New Year sees goodwill officially declared across Britain; it’s a bit like a...
How might 2026 pan out for my country?
How might 2026 pan out for the U.K.? As we approach the new year, the...
Do we really want the truth, or just a good story?
Most of us consider ourselves as seekers of the truth. At least that’s the impression...
Should youngsters be banned from social media?
Australia has certainly got us all talking and debating this subject, so well done. For...
Reflections on our identity
What it means to be an American A couple of years ago, I had a...