Dear Readers,
While the comeback in Saint Louis, USA, of 54-year-old former World Chess Champion, Garry Kasparov, made headline news this week, a different event that also merits special recognition was happening in the beautiful Belgian city of Bruges.
Dear Readers,
Would you like to try a fun experiment right now? I’m guessing that you weren’t expecting such an opening line, yet I’m optimistic that you’ll say “Yes”! So, please do read on to discover more…
Dear Readers,
Welcome back after a summer break of nearly three weeks! Start with the word NICE and repeat just one of its letters. Now rearrange what you have to make a proper five-letter English word… Continue reading “Blog Post #10: Peaceful Fishermen”
Dear Readers,
In Blog Post #7, I left you with a super-sizzling summer brainteaser to enjoy tussling with during the month of July, as I didn’t expect to be writing more here before August. However, after seeing a very interesting new film entitled “2:22” at the cinema last night, and then waking up this morning with a fresh, fun “discovery” in my mind, I decided to share it quickly. Please do have fun with it, too!
Dear Readers,
This is just a small tribute to an extremely kind lady who was my boss for nine years, and is being shared with her family’s approval. Just four days ago, I learned that Johanna Bambridge, my wonderful former Elementary School Principal (from 2005-2014) at St. John’s International School, Waterloo, had died on the previous day, 6 July 2017, at the age of 65. Johanna’s family have been very moved by tributes from hundreds of caring friends, showing how greatly Johanna is loved.
Dear Readers,
Yesterday, I wrote a full article from my heart as a gentle tribute to a wonderful lady and dear friend who died last Thursday. My small tribute may appear here soon, but only with the clear approval of the lady’s family, and that is why I am not publishing without asking. Continue reading “Blog Post #7: Gifted”
Dear Readers,
One of my favourite Japanese proverbs is: “One kind word can warm three winter months.” So, a full and really thoughtful letter today from a very kind Scottish friend named Elaine will honestly probably help me for the rest of my life!
Dear Readers,
It was 50 years ago as a young boy that I started attending St. Andrew’s RC Primary School in Dundee in 1967. I was delighted to be going to a great school named after the patron saint of Scotland and of fishermen. Continue reading “Blog Post #5: St. Andrew”
Dear Readers,
Just this week, a lovely friend said, “If I could pick my angels, you would be one of them.” What a wonderful thing for her to say; for me, simply unforgettable.
Dear Readers,
Given that 3 is my favourite number nowadays, and this is my third blog post, I will begin with a powerful quote of 3×3-3÷3 words. Continue reading “Blog Post #3: Gifts For All”
Paul Motwani 