Choose a book

 I was at the 20 21 Arts Centre yesterday. Mainly to see my friend Vikki who works there. But also take a gander at the latest exhibitions. The main part of the church building is now open after extensive renovations. Scaffolding is still up on the lower part outside. Looks like most of the work has been completed. The tower looks very nice. 

There is a new reading section where people are invited to sit and browse a collection of books. I wonder how many people will spend time studying these. 

Wiki's definition of the word 'queer'.

Queer is an umbrella term for people who are not heterosexual or are not cisgender. Originally meaning 'strange' or 'peculiar', queer came to be used pejoratively against LGBT people in the late 19th century. From the late 1980s, queer activists began to reclaim the word as a neutral or positive self-description.

I like this sculpture which is placed in front of the books. Bright colours are my thing. 

I had a chat with a friend who is a grandmother, a few weeks ago. We were talking about what subjects are in the school curriculum these days. I left school 60 years ago so I have not kept up with any trends and fashions in teaching. I was taken aback when she said she is in agreement with teaching the kids about gender issues. She says, her words, 'they will be ready for what is coming along in the future'.

I can't get my head around that. There is strong evidence that she is not alone in her thinking. Handing over your kids future to a lot of muddled bureaucrats does not seem the right thing to do. But what does childless me know about it. 

I am suddenly feeling like I have turned into my mum. She was in despair as I dressed up in my mini skirt, plastered my face in makeup, backcombed and lacquered my big hair, and went tottering off in my high heels, for a Saturday night out at the 76 Club. Mum, I always found my way home again, everything still intact.  

Thanks for popping in. Have a good weekend. Toodle pip.   ilona