Tag: community
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Has Western Society Compromised Community For Adventure?
I read this article by Hugh Mackay this morning, and it reinforced my view that one of the main reasons behind the increase in mental illness in the modern world is a disappearing sense of community and isolation. The accusation that perhaps we’ve got our priorities wrong in terms of our lifestyle choices makes perfect…
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A Helpful Safety Guide To Public Swimming Pool Etiquette For The Illiterate
Dear Person Who Cannot Read/Swim, As a staunch supporter of community public services, I have commandeered myself to remind you of the swimming etiquette in our local public pools. For while the lifeguards are confident to chat for hours with Kardashian-esque 20-30 year old, svelte swimmers in itsy-bitsy bikinis erect signs with suggested swimming styles/speeds…
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It Takes A Village To Raise A Child…I Hope
Some people believe it takes a village to raise a child; in our case it will probably take a whole fucking city.The lengths you go to, to prevent your dysfunctional, magnet-attracting-trouble teenager, from creating havoc while you’re away. When Louisa Clare shared a post from Revolution From Home entitled In The Absence Of The Village,…
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Life’s ‘Colour’ Shouldn’t Cost Anything
I’ve been thinking a lot about how I overthink all the time, particularly these last few days in the light of the death of Robin Williams. #156335514 / gettyimages.com Overthinking is not necessarily a bad thing. It helps us remain accountable for our decisions and to think about whether we are making the most of…
Louisa Simmonds 