Quasi-blogroll

Fake politician more true than some of the real ones. Not a facet of our culture to be happy about, but funny in its accuracy. Laughed out loud and thought I must share!
From WKUK. Tip of the hat to Pete Darby for the link.

Lots of people are ready to give you advice. But only some of it will be any use - because they’re not you.
Includes a link to a lovely article of Havi’s, and four book recommendations.

Some good writing by other people: Allie’s article on the Ticky Boxy world, Dani’s presentation on Government lies, Rosemary’s submission to the Bill Committee and a Times commentary on the Govt’s mistrustfulness.

… including recommendations of Nancy Kline’s book Time to Think and Havi Brooks’ blog The Fluent Self.

On the last day of the year, a slightly retrospective flavour exploring one theme of my year.

There’s loads of wonderful free educational videos available on the net these days. Here are some of the best I know.

Miscellaneous stuff from around the web which I thought was worth passing on, including some news about home-based education in England.

My favourite videos and transcripts so far from the Convention on Modern Liberty, inc Philip Pullman speaking on the virtues that sustain a living and waking nation.

News of a hate crime in the US, plus a recommendation of Aaminah Hernandez’ blog Writeous Sister Speaks.