Author Archives: robertabowie

79 year old retired PE teacher rescues 87 year old from deep ditch

Posted on June 25, 2017 by robertabowie

So we spent the weekend with my Mum and Dad by the sea. Said our goodbyes and drove home. Once home did the traditional ‘ring to say you got home safely’. No UFO abductions on the way back on this … Continue reading →

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The visit to the hospital for injections in my shoulder

Posted on June 23, 2017 by robertabowie

So I have this sore shoulder that has some swelling in and pain. I go for injections to give symptomatic relief. I can’t drive afterwards for insurance reasons and as the hospital is miles from public transport that means a taxi. … Continue reading →

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Daughter asks mommy: ‘Are we fundamentalist Christians or liberal Christians’?

Posted on June 15, 2017 by robertabowie

It’s not exactly the kind of question my wife expected but when a 9-year-old comes up with that, you just know she has been doing RE at school. Mum -, ‘that’s an interesting question – what makes you ask it?’ Daughter … Continue reading →

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The READY conference at the IOE

Posted on May 14, 2017 by robertabowie

I spent the day at the IOE in London hearing about the READY project. It’s an Erasmus plus project bringing together countries working on RE teaching and the training of teachers. I was really struck by the first session, by … Continue reading →

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