On Sundays, I like to share three things I have enjoyed in the past week. They could be anything; just stuff that has, as Marie Kondo might say, sparked joy. They also don’t have to be new or recent, so long as I’ve enjoyed them this week.

Thing 1: Enjoying Dungeons & Dragons Again

I love roleplaying games, but for quite some time, I have felt burnt out on Dungeons & Dragons. I think it’s the ubiquity of the sysem, and the fact that for whatever type of game you want to play, there’s generally a better system available. I even write a tongue-in-cheek series of posts (31 entries and counting) called D&D Sucks and So Do You.

But it doesn’t suck.

I was reminded of this fact this week. It’s a new year, and my after-school group has started back up. I’ve got a fantastic little group this year. They’re a lovely group of girls who are playing for the first time. They wanted a horror-themed campaign, so I’m giving them that. I’m really enjoying it so far, and I hope they continue to have a good time.

Thing 2: Scottish Pocket Gardens

Keep Scotland Beautiful has been running their Pocket Garden contest for schools. Our local school, Thurso High School, is participating and has made it into this year’s showcase.

Go and have a look at the showcase and cast a vote! We’d really appreciate it if Thurso High School could be one of your chosen winners!

The kids had such a great time putting this together, and I’d love to see their work appreciated.

Thing 3: The Wrong Kind of Jew

In a media landscape that often demands a single, unified voice, it is refreshing (and necessary) to hear from perspectives that challenge the status quo. This week, I am sharing a vital conversation featuring Miriam Margolyes, Michael Rosen, and Alexei Sayle as they break their silence on Jewish identity, Zionism, and the moral imperative to speak out against injustice in Gaza.

Watching these three distinct voices come together is a powerful reminder that there is no ‘wrong kind’ of dissent. By stripping away political abstractions to focus on the fundamental, shared value of humanity, they invite us all to look past the headlines and recognise the suffering of others as our own. It is a raw, unscripted call for empathy and, ultimately, a push for a more compassionate world.