Dad
One of my good friends is Principal of a large school. He affectionately calls me Br Lamington – at least I think it is affectionally.… Read More »Dad
Dignity
Just a jersey
It was Winter. I was out on Eddie’s Van: the hospitality van that was conducted out of the boys’ school I was working in. The… Read More »Just a jersey
Lest we forget
I’m not sure why. I’m not sure why as a young boy the words, “Lest we forget” stuck in my mind and heart. Perhaps it… Read More »Lest we forget
Basin and Towel
I recently spent eight hours in the Emergency department of a large hospital. One of the Brothers got some sap in his eye while gardening.… Read More »Basin and Towel
Be gentle with yourself!
As we set out on the adventure that will be 2022 we know that it will have its joys and its sorrows, its ups and… Read More »Be gentle with yourself!
Lolly wrappers
About 18 months ago I wrote a blog called, “Random Acts of Kindness” – RAKS. As we begin a new year it may be good… Read More »Lolly wrappers
Don’t die with the music inside you!
Wayne Bennett the legendary Rugby League coach used the title of this blog for the title of his 2002 book. I suspect Wayne used the… Read More »Don’t die with the music inside you!
Emmanuel
Emmanuel means ‘God with us!’ Sometimes at the end of the day I will go for a gentle walk around the suburb before retiring for… Read More »Emmanuel
The journey that matters
Many things confuse me. I have never worked out why young people, especially young men, who are extraordinarily fit use drugs. I have known some… Read More »The journey that matters
Back pack
I am a teacher. What a privileged title; teacher! My calling is to walk with young people, to help them find their key to their… Read More »Back pack