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To be, or not to be – a hero

Posted on 20/08/2021 by stewculbard

It has happened again. They are being talked about, feted in the news media, having television programmes celebrating their achievements, and awarded medals, titles, and status. They have been a constant and much-discussed feature of the NHS, then their presence … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged achievement, athletes, duty, Greek literature, hero, hero worship, heroic silence, National Heath Service, Olympic Games, professionalism, sense of vocation | Leave a comment

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Posted on 29/05/2014 by stewculbard

I first heard the news when reading a letter from a friend in Melbourne. It was confirmed in Crikey – an Australian newspaper review. The Australian Prime Minister, Tony Abbott, has introduced knights and dames into the Order of Australia … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Absurdism, achievement, British Empire, class divisions, fairness, gongs, Order of Australia, royal honours | Leave a comment

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