The Wisdom of a Handshake
How much might we still have to learn from the simple act of reaching out?
Peter Gilderdale
Peter is a writer, calligrapher, and retired design educator. His research spans Ancient Egyptian art, 17th Century Dutch Calligraphy, Edwardian postcards, and the history of Christmas cards.
54 posts
Go Placidly
It makes sense to look to the past for wisdom, but what we find can sometimes be distressing.
The Palaeography of the Future
Who can say what the future holds, but surely it won't involve long division.
Rosemary Sutcliff and Stoicism
How do the stories we read shape the stories we live?
Scuttlebutt - ancient and modern
As the world changes at an unprecedented rate, perhaps we can learn from what is written in stone.
Just Shy
Call it what you like, but not everyone grows towards the spotlight.
Growing Trees
How do we find the patience to tend to a future we may never see blossom?
Theory and Practice
Teaching is often much easier in theory.
One step forward, twelve back
With each lesson comes a dozen more questions lurking just below the surface.