thoughts – Page 19

Jan 25, 2020Mar 28, 2020Michael Carty

Michael Palin’s beautiful friendship with Terry Jones

Sir Michael Palin’s words about the dearly departed Terry Jones are the simplest and most beautiful tribute to true friendship.

Jan 4, 2020May 21, 2021Michael Carty

Forward

The 2020s start here and now. Never satisfied, we must always move forward.

Dec 28, 2019Feb 15, 2020Michael Carty

A year in the life of Emma Dixon: No fear but only love

I am honoured to host a guest post from Emma Dixon – human rights barrister, end of life doula in training, and a wonderful human being. Emma has written some wonderful words about her experiences in 2019 and the lessons that she has taken from them.

Dec 21, 2019Dec 29, 2019Michael Carty

Everything just… stops?

Take time to give thanks and admiration to everyone that must work over the festive period. Inspired by Adam Kay’s fabulous festive rollercoaster of a book Twas the Nightshift before Christmas.

Dec 7, 2019Mar 28, 2020Michael Carty

The chance to change everything

Just occasionally, the universe speaks to you. Not every day. But occasionally, you have the chance to change everything.

Nov 24, 2019Nov 25, 2019Michael Carty

#GE1979: The tumultuous revolution to come

With campaigning in full force for the UK’s 2019 general election (#GE2019), it is interesting to take a quick glance back to the 1979 general election (#GE1979), which swept Margaret Thatcher to power.

Nov 16, 2019Nov 16, 2019Michael Carty

#FiveQuidFoodBank

The #FiveQuidFoodBank campaign encourages people to donate £5 to their local food bank, or directly to the Trussell Trust. Russ Jones – who originated #FiveQuidFoodBank in 2017 – explains how #FiveQuidFoodBank came to be, and why it’s just as necessary today.