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The Wisdom of a Handshake
How much might we still have to learn from the simple act of reaching out?
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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.
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Go Placidly
It makes sense to look to the past for wisdom, but what we find can sometimes be distressing.
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The Palaeography of the Future
Who can say what the future holds, but surely it won't involve long division.
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Rosemary Sutcliff and Stoicism
How do the stories we read shape the stories we live?
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Scuttlebutt - ancient and modern
As the world changes at an unprecedented rate, perhaps we can learn from what is written in stone.
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Just Shy
Call it what you like, but not everyone grows towards the spotlight.
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Growing Trees
How do we find the patience to tend to a future we may never see blossom?
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Theory and Practice
Teaching is often much easier in theory.
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One step forward, twelve back
With each lesson comes a dozen more questions lurking just below the surface.
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Becoming Centred
Before we can meet in the middle, we'll need to agree on where that is.
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Our Seven Worst Weaknesses
Sometimes a change in perspective is all that stands between our worst weaknesses and our greatest gifts.
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Oblivious Oligarchs
Who can we trust to build a brighter future for us all?