Think like a Liberal
From village megaphones to market ideologies, tracing the shifting meanings of liberalism—and why freedom without ethics falls short.
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.
39 posts
Adolescent Identity
Some questions are too big to answer all at once — especially when you’re still becoming who you are.
Babies, Teenagers, and Cultural Difference
Cultural difference reveals our blind spots — and loosening our grip on what we think we know is part of the learning.
Promises, Promises
When does a promise expire? And who decides what still counts, years after the moment has passed?
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.