By the rivers of Babylon . . .
Oct 28th, 2005 | By admin | Category: Personal ColumnsThe boarding school our children attend as day pupils began its half term today. There were parent-teacher meetings this morning and drifting through the school at midday there was a palpable sense of anticipation and excitement. Some of those returning home on long haul flights had left in the early hours of yesterday morning. Breaking up is a major logistical operation.
Standing on the steps of one of the buildings, watching a mother load her daughter’s bags into the back of their car, I noticed…