A song for control freaks

Tbh I find the video a bit distracting (though fun). But the song's good.



Sometimes the things that worry us are huge things (for example, the singer's son is currently undergoing chemo). But sometimes the stress and anxiety and the 'need to control things' applies to much smaller things.

But "He already holds it all".

Priority seating

Most trains have a small sign above the seats near the door, telling you to leave them for old/disabled/pregnant etc. people.

This is what a train I was on the other day has. Much more noticeable!

Quote

Your job here is to make one person look good, and that person is not you.

(Matt the speechwriter getting told off in Madam Secretary 1:18 The time is at hand)

Outrageous grace

Justice

We do good, and we get rewarded.

Or, we do wrong, and we get punished.

Mercy

(other hand behind back)

We do wrong, but we don’t get punished.

Grace

We do wrong, but we get a good gift.


My class of 6-8 year olds: WHAT?!?! No! That makes no sense!


Although I've taught the word 'grace' before, I think putting it in the context of justice and mercy - and using the actions - really makes it clear how startling it actually is.

From Every Tribe and Language and People and Nation

Another DIY tip

If you can't find your sanding block, an old hymn book does a good job.

Playing

Sign in Glasgow Science Centre:

I was there with my family - ranging in age from 39 to 77. We did lots of playing :-D