Tag Archives: Interest

Barcelona

Posted on October 30, 2018 by charliecountryboy

Okay, Barcelona is the ‘princess’ place, it’s about 40 years since I was here and that was only to collect my post. It’s a travelling thing, if you wrote to someone when you were travelling in 1976 (yup remember letters?) … Continue reading →

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A Night in the Forest

Posted on July 4, 2018 by charliecountryboy

Aha, you’re expecting a ‘Blair Witch Tale’ with deceased witches, selfies and gore? I wish I’d written that now, but, nope, sorry this is musical with a degree of nostalgia. We had a night in the forest last weekend Dalby … Continue reading →

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Chickens Doing Well 

Posted on August 22, 2017 by charliecountryboy

So I moved the chickens off the lawn and they seem to thriving, and of course it doesn’t matter if they chow up the grass in their new place. If your a bit lost then you might want to read … Continue reading →

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It’s Tougher for Kids Today?

Posted on September 5, 2015 by charliecountryboy

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 →

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I’m Amazing (I Think)

Posted on August 15, 2015 by charliecountryboy

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 by charliecountryboy

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 →

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Reflection

Posted on July 5, 2015 by charliecountryboy

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 →

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Supporting the 25% ‘ers

Posted on June 7, 2015 by charliecountryboy

The last few weeks in FE can be, dare I say, a little stressful. Although that can depend on your attitude towards the less capable of your students and the poor attendees. We are now at that stage where we … Continue reading →

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Innovation

Posted on May 31, 2015 by charliecountryboy

  Innovate; vb. To invent or begin to apply (methods, ideas, etc.)                                                 So that’s what it … Continue reading →

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Motivation

Posted on May 16, 2015 by charliecountryboy

What is that motivates us? How do we motivate others? For me it’s one word – passion. One of the most motivational people I have met to date in FE is Nikki Gilbey and it was Nikki’s passion for her … Continue reading →

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