Looking at life unfolding from day to day, some people would say: “Daily life is a ‘mixed bag’.” They think of their experience day after day – good things and bad things are part of what happens to them. Joyful events and happy encounters are surely enjoyable. But problems and […]
12th Sunday of Year B – 2021
Some people enjoy making lists – lists of all kinds of things. Names of places they have visited, names of stars of cinema or sports heroes, names of best deals for items to buy, names of prospective clients for their business, etc. I wonder if anyone has ever made a […]
International Nurses Day – 12 May
The tireless efforts of nurses all over the world are celebrated every year on May 12, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth in 1820. Nurses are appreciated in many different ways on International Nurses Day, also called IND. People are encouraged to take time to thank a nurse who has […]
International Epilepsy Day – 8 February
International Epilepsy Day is marked in order to recognise that epilepsy is an illness and spread the message that people who suffer from it can be successful. It is estimated that one in every 100 people suffers from epilepsy. Despite it being a recognised neurological disorder, there is still a […]