The Washing of Hands

Recently, I was in a large bookstore and had to urinate. I decided to find the washroom, rather than let Continue reading →

What Would the World be Like if I was in Charge?

If I was in charge, I’d announce that everyone could wake up whenever they wanted to. I’d explain that my Continue reading →

Flea Market

It happened every Sunday, down at the old courthouse. The courthouse was the scene of the last public execution in Continue reading →

(I Can’t Get No) Sanitizer

I can’t get no sanitizer, I can’t get no sanitizer ‘Cause I try and I try and I try and Continue reading →

Waiting in the Chemists

I was just waiting in the chemists. The title gave that away, but there’s more. I’m not going to tell Continue reading →

List of Banned Children’s Books

Despite the best intentions of authors and publishers, every year books are banned by councils and districts around the world. Continue reading →

Snow Tunnels

When I was young, I was an expert at digging tunnels in the snow. One winter, I dug a tunnel Continue reading →

I was told to use my sense of humour – and I WARNED them!!

Today, I shocked my students during a trip to the Science Museum. They asked excitedly: ‘Sir, what are we doing Continue reading →