Category Archives: Thoughts

From libraries… to stories and knowledge

TweetI have observed a low correlation between people campaigning to save libraries and their likelihood of using them. Halfway through their vehement insistence on the preservation of the concept I ask when they last went to the library. This is … Continue reading

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And who is the most worthy?

TweetYears ago, following a tragic aeroplane accident in Manchester, all employees where I worked, who went on business trips, were issued smoke hoods at work. The plastic pouch containing the smoke hood explained how to remove it from the pouch … Continue reading

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Microsociety

TweetForget Big Society. We all know it’s a contradiction in terms. Would a member of the big society be sociable or big sociable? What would it mean? I am increasingly curious though about micro society. That could be your family, … Continue reading

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