The phrase “insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results” is often wrongly attributed to Albert Einstein. It is frequently quoted in inspirational talks and writings and has gained even more popularity through a widely acclaimed 2012 video game, where it was used as a catchphrase by one of the leading characters. The quote’s…
I climbed this most easterly Munro on 6 April 2011, walking from Glen Tanar, its northern approach. All those years later, I remember that walk as uninspiring and tiring.
Over a few days last week, a bunch of unknowns were awarded the Nobel Prize for their respective achievements in science, literature, and peace. I used the term “unknowns” not to diminish their success but because they had truly been unknown to the wider public outside the academic community until last week. I am quite certain that even now, you…
Recently, I came across a humorous skit on YouTube. It features a conversation between a primary school maths teacher named Ken and the headmaster. The headmaster enters an empty classroom and tries to speak with the teacher, who complains to the headmaster that the children have forgotten everything he taught them before the summer break, making him feel like he’s…
Until the news of his assassination broke, I had never heard of Charlie Kirk. Nor did I look into his life after the tragic event, partly because US mass shootings have sadly become quite commonplace across the pond, and partly because I’m not fond of militant, muscular, politicised Christianity. Taking sides in political disputes would render me unable to minister…