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Broken Megaphone
Week 34 of 2024 teaches that, when errors of communication lead to snowballing catastrophes, often the best thing to do is watch ‘em roll by...
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Fractious Factions
As Sam recovers from surprise at his own short temper, he detects several examples of unrest around 17th century London...
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The Spare Paradox
Week 33 of 2024 teaches that ‘spare time’ moves slower than typical time, whatever you hope to use it for…
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When much is given, much is required
As busyness dies down, Sam rewards himself for his hard work by 'dallying' with a local beauty – but does he get more than he deserves?
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Be Less Sam…
Week 32 of 1660, Sam struggled with 3 jobs & 2 certain incomes. 364 years later, I have twice the jobs but half the income…
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In Sickness and in Wealth
Sam's wife Elizabeth spends the first half of this week too ill to leave the house. His own sickness follows, but for very different reasons...
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This Week was NOT about Riots or Racism
Week 31 of 2024 was a powerful example of communities coming together
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Exchanging Fortunes
As Sam begins his new jobs, he finds one to be a great earner – while the other just seems to grate...
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A Most Pepysian Week
Week 30 of 2024 brought my last festival for at least a month – though this one was very close to home…
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July 2024

A Job Lot of Jobs
In one week, Sam triples his offices of employment. But will more money mean more pleasure? Or more angst?
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June 2024

Lit Con 4: Playing with Words
Grow your learners’ love for the written word with tips from Joseph Coelho, the man for whom the word 'poetry' was made to alliterate with 'passion'.
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Lit Con 3: Comprehension vs Enjoyment
When it comes to encouraging learners to read, which should come first?
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