More than 30 children still trapped in Mariupol’s Azovstal steel plant, says mayor
The mayor of the besieged Ukrainian city of Mariupol said there was heavy fighting at the Azovstal steel works where the city’s last defenders and some civilians are holding out, Reuters reports.
Contact has been lost with the Ukrainian fighters still in the Azovstal steel plant, where more than 30 children are among those still awaiting evacuation, mayor says
True, we love life, not because we are used to living, but because we are used to loving. There is always some madness in love, but there is also always some reason in madness.
Mary was sitting at her desk trying to decide whether to throw out a book called Schrodinger ‘s equation for idiots.The title had more than one meaning, she thought to herself. I think that is for the recycling bin, she told her cat, Emile.What a pity you can’t read.You could have read it. I don’t want to read stuff like that.I only like Dad’s cartoon books. Where are they, Mary asked him, her eyes shining like melting Danish butter on a hot croissant? They are in that plastic box in the kitchen, Emile told her.I read them at night. How can you read if there is no light?Please don’t start sinning as I don’t want you to have to become a Catholic. I can’t become a Catholic, said Emile.I am Jewish. Well, St Paul was Jewish, Mary told him.Until he had an epileptic fit . So having a fit can make you a Christian.That is very strange, the black cat told her with a twinkle in his eyes Well, it’s not automatic, Mary replied.You have to pay .What, pay to become a Christian, I don’t believe Jesus would like that. Well , he may be quite indulgent, sometimes Mary giggled.However, the Vatican and its wealth might not be quite what he was thinking of when he gave the Sermon on the Mount. What sort of mount was it , Emile enquired.Was it a horse? No, it was more likely to have been a donkey as he was poor, you know But he had things money can’t buy, the cat said philosophically.Like women who poured oil over his feet.What sort was it,?Was it like that stuff Stan put in the car engine sometimes? Don’t be so ridiculous.It was olive oil, Mary told him Can we prove that, Emile murmured? His feet were no salad No, I am using inductive reasoningMary stated logically.Olive trees are grown in that part of the world even now. What is inductive reasoning, Emile mewed Why it’s the opposite of deductive reasoning, of course, Mary stated flatly I am glad I can’t read, Emile said. It’s bad for you to have to learn all of that.It was ok for the ancient Greeks.They had no televisions.I’d rather watch Andrea Bocelli and Hayley Westenra singing Vivo per lei.Whatever that means.She is from New Zealand by the way. What difference does that make Mary teased him? No need to be rude, Emile cried.I was only passing a remark That was what Stan’s mother used to say when he told her off for saying my maple mousse was like something out of a tin. Where was it from?The Joy of Cookery. a big American cook book or maybe Jewish Cookery by Florence Greenberg or Marks and Spencers Did you get that book because I am Jewish, Emile purred? No, I didn’t even know you were.How did it happen? My mother was living with a Rabbi in Liverpool and he told her she could not miaow on the Sabbath so she kind of assumed she was Jewish.As for my father.. nobody knows. Emile, don’t start saying you are the Messiah.I have enough trouble already.I don’t want you to be walking on water and helping women taken in adulteryI was not me who took them, said Emile.I don’t even know where Adultery is. I think I’ll ring 999.We need help before we go mad. Sometimes going mad seems the better option, Mary said sadly.A few voices telling me what to do might be helpfulAs long as they are not Michael Grove and Horace Watson, Emile replied. And so say all of us
Mary had ordered all of her groceries but she forgot to put tea on the list So she sent Emile to the corner shop with a note tied to his collar Please give the bearer your best tea. Emile went off and managed to get into the shop after some children who were getting sweets with their pocket money or debit cards He went up to the counter and mewed, Mother has sent you a note. One of the children laughed Is your mother a girlfriend of Mr. Kumar? No, she is not, Emile growled with a loud throbbing voice Mr. Kumar led Emile behind the counter into his living room and spoke to his wife She asked Emile to sit down as she went into the kitchen and poured him some tea from her China teapot .Do you want it on a saucer, she enquired thoughtfully? Yes, please, said Emile. This is very kind. He leaped onto the rug and began sipping the Ceylon tea. This makes a change, he murmured. I didn’t know you could just walk in and get free tea! After a few minutes, the shop door crashed open and he heard Mary’s voice Oh, Mr. Kumar, I am so stupid. I sent Emile out to buy some Twinings tea and he has not come home! What shall we do? She started crying and dabbing her eyes with Stan’s hanky. Come through, he whispered politely. Do not weep, dear. All is well Mary came in and saw Emile drinking his tea and winking at Mrs. Kumar. Emile, you stupid cat. I was going crazy worrying.I’ll strangle you! Is it my fault, he replied. I only gave them that note you sent. But is it not obvious what I intended? she said plaintively These days you never know, the cat muttered. I try to be obedient as far as I can. Mrs. Kumar came out and gave Mary a cup of tea. Sit down, dear. Worry is so bad for you. Why did you not phone us? Since it was just a packet of tea I thought Emile could carry it. He is very intelligent normally. Yes, I am, thought Emile as he looked at Maisie, the Kumar’s lovely cat who was asleep on a chair. I wonder if I can wake her up, he asked himself. Does she drink tea? Would she like to start a family? It’s not too late for me to become a parent. Maisie opened her eyes What’s that cat doing here? I only came for the tea, Emile told her. But you look very beautiful. Shall we meet tonight I’m washing my fur, she told him with a smile How about tomorrow? Have you got a phone? No, he said, I’ll just caterwaul at dusk and if you are free I’ll be under the red maple tree waiting for you Good grief thought Mary. This cat is very cunning. Just one chance and he is making the most of it. Mr. Kumar gave her some tea and she wandered home in a daze after asking them for a drink on Sunday. My social life is looking up but there’s no-one who will hug me. If only Emile were bigger! His legs are too short!I should get a donkey instead
The DSM-IV is the manual used by psychiatrists to diagnose mental illnesses and, with each new edition, there are scores of new mental illnesses. Are we becoming sicker? Is it getting harder to be mentally healthy? Authors of the DSM-IV say that it’s because they’re better able to identify these illnesses today. Critics charge that it’s because they have too much time on their hands.
New mental illnesses identified by the DSM-IV include arrogance, narcissism, in above-average creativity, cynicism, and antisocial behavior. In the past, these were called “personality traits,” but now they’re diseases.
Beware the deliver pass,hard won For I have foolishly got one It says I can order every day But guess what folks, they make me pay! I tried to do one this weekend But in 6 days I have sinned I bought 2 loaves just for the ghosts Foetuses, and heavenly hosts Though my babies never grew I still have all their gowns so new O mother, mother, come you back I need your arm ,I feel my lack My linen closets full of clothes I know the babies won’t want those Now I’m old,I’d like to see Their little eyes smile down on me Tantrums, shrieks and other noise I would welcome any voice And one might look like my dear love Why did God take them above? Mysterious are his ends today How can humans know his ways? The Lord may give, the Lord may take Blessed be his wounded Face For God himself does suffer too His eyes wet diamonds , polished dew
As we know here scones are usually sweet.But it you leave out the sugar and add small amounts of grated carrot and courgette they become a meal when served with a salad.[Otherwise use raisins or sultanas] For older people don’t make very small scones as they may find them too crunchy to chew.You can bake the mixture in the shape of a large circle and cut into slices to serve.It will take longer to cook
How my heart speaks 