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OLD, BLACK, WRONG COLOUR, LGBTQ+, DIFFERENT… US AND THEM
This blog brings a lot of issues together because they’re not really separate. Neither are we – you being colourless, ageless space right now for these words to appear in, and me being the same empty space for where they’re coming from. I may look like a gay old green Martian from the outside, but…
Read MoreGuest blog by Vidur Dindayal: “We are a community – new order after pandemic”
The coronavirus has brought people together. The best of our qualities as human beings is at the fore. Here in the UK, it is wonderful to see the community spirit in our street and throughout the country. We are at the cusp of a historic change to a new order. The freedom which we enjoyed…
Read MoreOne thing I’ve learned from life so far
Well for one thing blogging is easy when other people do most of my thinking for me and I learn to shut up and listen. This week our MYsocial regular Wednesday “Together” discussion was on the theme: One Thing I’ve learned from life so far. Here’s my take on some of the things people came…
Read MoreKindness
Each Wednesday at 2pm I lead an online discussion group called “Together”. It’s in the MYsocial calendar, so easy to join in. Together we’ve agreed that every week we’ll have a new subject, with each chat suggesting where we go next. Speaking of agreement, that’s one of the few things I do try to stick…
Read MoreOld people are bad
If you think black people are bad you’re a racist. Not a good look these days. If you think women are bad you’re a sexist, and likewise. Gays are no good? You’re a homophobe and sad. Old people? Well now, here we have a popular prejudice at last. If we just locked up everyone over…
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