Children gazing at stars
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AdventWord 2023: Dream

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars

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AdventWord 2023: Give

People tend to laugh at me when I describe myself as “pragmatic”. I think because the term is so often conflated with “selfish ahole”. But

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AdventWord 2023: Repair

Community events… This year, I had the great pleasure of working on a national PR campaign that shone a light on community initiatives in post-lockdown

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AdventWord 2023: Begin

By definition… Begin: perform or undergo the first part of (an action or activity).”Peter had just begun a life sentence for murder” Planning to begin…

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Scrabble tiles saying 'Press Pause'
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AdventWord 2023: Hasten

Haste Makes Waste I’m sure you’ve heard that phrase before. To hasten is to do something or go somewhere quickly. Or to cause something to

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scrabble words saying speak truth
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AdventWord 2023: Truth

“Stick with the truth, it’s easier to remember.” Has anyone ever told you that? I find the claim fascinating. I think it’s the psychopathy; we

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AdventWord 2023: Valley

Walking in the valley I love walking and the works of Sir Terry Pratchett, so while reading his biography I was delighted to find a

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AdventWord 2023: Herald

Herald: What’s the meaning? A herald or a herald of arms was originally a messenger sent by noblemen or kings to deliver a message. Essentially

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