Tag: friendship


  • The Sad State of Neighbourly Relationships Many years ago, I wrote a piece that included these sad statistics, saying that when surveyed, more than half of those asked said they wouldn’t ask their neighbours for help with anything. At the same time, 70 per cent admitted they didn’t even know their neighbours’ names, and only…

  • The Ceremony Begins You never picture yourself at one of these ceremonies, but if you did, it would be like this. Cold, damp, and overcast. Perfect. As it should be. I always feel that the sun has no place here today; it feels too much like it’s trying to put the fun into funeral. I’d…