Promises, Promises
When does a promise expire? And who decides what still counts, years after the moment has passed?
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.
27 posts
Happiness and Ancient Egypt
What I saw in Egypt taught me that happiness isn’t about comfort — it’s about connection.
Handel-ing Compliments
Graciousness is a small gesture — but it holds the power to honour someone else’s joy.
Stockhausen, Picasso, and Egg on your Face
Getting it wrong — and faking it — turned out to be useful. It taught me what real understanding takes, and how hard it is to ask for.
Thunder on the Keyboard
Sometimes the most powerful music is the kind that proves you wrong.
Re-Risking Society
The most unforgettable lessons are often the ones that would never survive a curriculum review.
Objects of Worship
Even ordinary habits can become objects of worship — and battlegrounds for meaning.
Vagaries of the Brain
What seems like chaos to one person is harmony to another. You can live side by side for decades and still be discovering how differently you experience the world.
On the Ball
Sometimes your body dives before your mind agrees — that’s when you know you’re on the ball.