FAITH and HOPE

by Ryan Clement IN THESE EVIDENTLY TROUBLED TIMES, it feels fittingly ironic that a recent visit to Liverpool took me between places of faith – Liverpool Cathedral and Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral – through a street named Hope. Of course, the two are closely connected, but not identical. To me, hope is the belief that tomorrowContinue reading “FAITH and HOPE”

All Three (singular!) đŸ¤”

Which author would you love to have dinner with? Alice Walker, the late Dr Maya Angelou and Toni Morrison. I was fortunate to meet (amongst many others), the first (Barbican Centre in London and Cheltenham Book Festival) and last (Edinburgh Book Festival). Sadly, to my greatest regret, I missed out twice to see (and possiblyContinue reading “All Three (singular!) đŸ¤””

None of us is born intolerant…

What is your favorite quote? AGAIN, too many to mention, from Mandela to Maya Angelou and many many more in between. However, one that I cite in my work is: “None of us is born intolerant of those who differ from us. Intolerance is taught and can be untaught.” No explanation is needed. Res ipsaContinue reading “None of us is born intolerant…”

What’s a song lyric that has stuck with you forever?

by Ryan Clement Today’s daily prompt was, “What’s a song lyric that has stuck with you forever?” which, for me, is an impossible question to answer because there are so many. However, I answered by cheating – I chose three songs! Then I remembered two more (songs), but was locked out, so l created myContinue reading “What’s a song lyric that has stuck with you forever?”

Work Hard & Believe in Yourself

What’s your top tip to be successful in life? I know this sounds like a cliche, and in many ways it is. But there is no rule – as far as I am aware – that says a cliche cannot also be true! Work hard and believe in your own goal. That doesn’t mean thatContinue reading “Work Hard & Believe in Yourself”