Author Archives: charliecountryboy

About charliecountryboy

Carpenter and Carpentry Lecturer. Writer, musician. Curious about life and all those wonderful people in it. Follow on Twitter:- Chas_countryboy

Sunshine in Scotland

Posted on June 2, 2016

I have visited Scotland on several occasions since I have been married to a native of said country. Alas sight seeing is usually bottom of the agenda as the sole point of our visits are parental based. Although sadly there … Continue reading →

Posted in Humour, Life, Opinion, people, Vacation | 4 Comments

It’s Tougher for Kids Today?

Posted on September 5, 2015

We say it’s tougher for kids today than it’s ever been. But are we not just a tidgey widgey bit wrapped up in our own time when we say that? In the 1800’s if they survived childbirth they could look … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Freedom, Further Education, History, Life, Opinion, people | Tagged , , , , , , | 16 Comments

A Language of Your Own

Posted on August 31, 2015

Originally posted on Charliecountryboy's Blog:
When I was a very small boy I didn’t speak English. My family communicated with me by using pictures. I would say something and they would get out various  books and when I spoke…

Posted in Life | 3 Comments

Astronauts, Superheroes and Cowboys

Posted on August 23, 2015

As a four year-old, Space Exploration was something I took seriously for a short time.             The wood pile could supply the resources to build a rocket but no rocket fuel and Dad said he … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Humour, Life, Media, Opinion, people | Tagged , , , | 15 Comments

I’m Amazing (I Think)

Posted on August 15, 2015

During the dark early hours I was reflecting upon my life and I suddenly realised how amazing I must be. When I was a child I can recall my mother saying to visitors, “You’ll never guess what he’s done now.” … Continue reading →

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What Happened to Identity?

Posted on July 30, 2015

I have heard a lot recently about young people lacking identity. I have heard a lot recently about radicalisation of kids that are looking for identity. There are scholarly articles explaining the social and cultural problems in our society and … Continue reading →

Posted in Democracy, Freedom, History, Humour, Life, Opinion, people | Tagged , , , , , , , | 18 Comments

Reflection

Posted on July 5, 2015

Is reflection really a good thing? I guess that depends on your state of mind, character, and status at the time of the reflecting, doesn’t it? I have read some Twitter feeds that are reflective, and felt that it was … Continue reading →

Posted in Carpentry, Education, Further Education, Humour, Life, Opinion, people | Tagged , , , , , , , | 5 Comments