My middle daughter, 11 years old, gave me this note the other day, it’s simplicity stuck with me… “have a good time every day…”Was that how I lived my life … did I have a good time every WORK day? As teachers, it can be so easy to lose our JOY, to forget why weContinue reading “On Joy …”
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Sad Sundays …
– Flash back to 28 April 2019 I had just had tea with a friend, we were talking about teaching and for the first time ever, I told someone of my dislike of Sundays … I wrote this “I fear the the return to routine, to demands, to clocks, bells, schedules. These school rituals feelContinue reading “Sad Sundays …”
Fish Pond short story snippet
Contrast, Blazing South Asian Sun – Pale, freckled skin She should not be out at this hour of the day. Her feet dangling into the cool, clear water of the fish pond. Luscious deep green lilies enthroning lilac blooms Koi nibbling her toes … The reflection of brilliant blue sky in the water. When IContinue reading “Fish Pond short story snippet”
other lessons from the jelly beans …
When I ate the jelly beans while multi-tasking … typing this blog … I didn’t get any memory recalls. Of course I tasted the liquorice or the cinnamon, etc, but there was no space to savour the moment and either link with a memory or build a new one. I just typed and chewed andContinue reading “other lessons from the jelly beans …”
Taste time travel …
Gourmet Jelly beans … ooh, one of the best sweet discoveries. Each carefully coloured bean has a unique flavour. A tub lasts for ages as you can’t pour them into your mouth ten at a time … or you completely ruin the unique experience of closing your eyes and guessing the flavour. This taste adventureContinue reading “Taste time travel …”
A reminder as the busy term starts …
ReflectionA representation of what exists on one plane in reality. A mirror that is sometimes perfect – often unclear. A stillness – a tranquillity – a gentleness. a peace Life captured – portrayed- presented for all who look to see – So easy to go unnoticed if rushing by- Yet …beautiful; If a pause allowsContinue reading “A reminder as the busy term starts …”
Self awareness …
My body is tired … my mind aliveactive, aware, ponderingthe pursuit of productivity, meaningful engagement …Life is busy … too many thoughts …too many feelings … too many opinions …If I could wander out in the mountains for days … forgetting all that is spoken …implied … suggested,I am sure I would once again findContinue reading “Self awareness …”
Daily rituals part 2
While there are positive rituals or daily habits, like drinking tea, or sitting down with a partner and talking about your day. I have to own up to a negative daily ritual I created. It started a year into my new job. I had moved to this job with ambition, energy and expectation. A yearContinue reading “Daily rituals part 2”
Daily rituals …
Drinking tea is one of my daily rituals, I’m not quite sure when it began, but as a little girl I remember my mother bringing my sister and me a hot, sweet cup of tea every morning. I’ve brought my children up the same, although, thankfully, they like theirs less sweet. It is definitely myContinue reading “Daily rituals …”
A Zimbabwean Vignette
Midnight The house should be silent. Everyone knows that even the magic of fairy godmother’s wears off at midnight. Yet in Harare, Zimbabwe, on a what would be quiet street, I am awake. Stirred from my dreams by the beep of the alarm keypad re-activating and the gurgling and coughing of water as it pushesContinue reading “A Zimbabwean Vignette”
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