 In The Toad, the Turtle, and the Duck is  a short story about a group of complete strangers bitterly discussing the order of things within the animal kingdom. Send me a message for your free pdf copy of this book to follow along. 

Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk and other stories from David Sedaris ( Adult 18+) 

The Toad, the Turtle, and the Duck ( Content is suitable for adults ) 18+

In this podcast I examine a recent BBC article titled “What is the plan for digital IDs and will they be mandatory?”.  I  look at what “digital ID” means in a UK context, what the government is planning, whether it will be mandatory (and if so when), and what the implications are for privacy, personal freedom and everyday life.

Teacher Joseph's Podcast

Digital IDs in the UK – Will They Be Mandatory?

Join me for a quiet walk to Peel Tower in Lochwinnoch, a mysterious ruin overlooking Castle Semple Loch in Renfrewshire, Scotland.

In this short clip, I share the legend of the Warlock of Peel Tower — a tale passed down through local folklore — and explore how this lonely tower connects myth, landscape, and history.

🏰 Location: Peel Tower, Lochwinnoch, Scotland
🌿 Themes: Scottish folklore, Renfrewshire legends, medieval ruins
🎙️ Story: The Warlock of the Semples



Peel Tower,  Lochwinnoch, Scotland (transcript is available))

English learners: The Government will introduce ID cards, but Guernsey says it hasn't made a decion to accept them. . This  story explains more. 

1118 Guernsey says no decision yet on ID Cards

Neil has a shared experience with his cousins. 

Neil McTaggart's Crossing (8): A Story of 1920s Scottish Emigration to Canada 

In an ongoing dispute, the Scottish Government  says it does not want ID cards.