Tag: Old People

A matter of ethics

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A matter of ethics is meant to be controversial.  So if you get you angry – or sad – or frustrated – or bewildered about the politics – we have achieved our intention. We won’t spoil the story by giving too much information here, but admit we would be surprised if it is not a subject you have considered at least once in your life. And if you haven’t – well it will certainly figure sometime soon.

Enough of the puzzle. Why not click on A matter of ethics here, and see what your reaction is to the story.  And depending on your reaction – you may like to consider it in the light of our first ever podcast Wheeled  Prison, or for that matter, it could have been a much better resolve for Tea with Mrs. Bradley.

The Russian Samovar

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The Russian Samovar – MakesYouThinkSeries.

It is said that old age is not for wimps, but the alternative is equally unappealing. So the only thing to do is adopt a positive attitude, gather your resources, and make the most of what you have. This is what Mildred Peebles did, with surprising results.

The Russian Samova covers many modern issues within its 13 minutes of air play.  Family relationships, old age isolation, loneliness, friendship – all of these elements are touched on briefly.  The original story was actually used as a teaching tool for students in social and welfare studies.  Their focus was elder abuse.  That may be a little strong but you may like to make your own comments.

Oh, and by the way, as you can see they are a form of teapot, and found in various forms all over the Middle East. They come in many shapes and sizes, but for the most part are not only intriguing, but can be very beautiful in design as well. A quick look in Google Images will give you some idea of the diversity.