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I listened to a webinar that completely helped me rethink my story. This short story I crafted in 2020, but felt there was something else it needed to achieve that spark. What I heard was useful and relevant, the kind that interestingly felt like feedback on the work I had done so far. It made Continue reading

There she was Laid solemnly in white Adorned Like a queen Surrounded by Sweet smelling flowers Her tiara glittered So regal her ambiance That symbolised The life she lived A blessing A jewel A mother to all A true gift ‘Gone but will never be forgotten’ Rest well my friend! Continue reading

I’m a member of a very vibrant and energetic bookclub. What members bring with them is so thought provoking. The conversations are teeming with connections, life experiences, stories and humour, so much of it. We meet on Zoom from different continents, with our different nationalities and accents. We discuss in a common language. Having been Continue reading

5 things that made me smile Students , their resilience, mask wearing, dotted illnesses, some class closures, managed play areas due to social distancing and many more ‘news’! Conquering my new school year of looping with most of my students. They were different as they matured a lot through the school year. Students’ passion and Continue reading

Browsing through Instagram, I came across a post from one person that led to another. I usually read interesting posts but rarely comment. This time, the post led me to another. To my amazement it was a challenge, one that I found very inviting, especially at this time of my school year (when my to-do Continue reading

They left home Leaving us here Their rooms Left as it was. Later on, we realised they’ll be gone. Maybe, gone for good? For when they return it will be temporary, here, it may be to friends, a hotel, somewhere, where they live like visitors, tourists, foreigners. Yes We had good times long chats, laughs, Continue reading

Like a plain sheet It is nestled here In its perfection I wake up to it In the middle of the night It commands a surge of gratitude Supplies time to think It’s intent is just to be present. SILENCE! An opportunity to be Just be Enveloped in this hushed space. During the March slice Continue reading

My weekly visits to R’s garden reveal many new surprises. It really is fascinating the way plants change as they grow. New additions are brought in weekly, so no part of the garden ever stays the same. My annual March Slice of life, daily writing is no different. I am amazed by what I learn, Continue reading

A bamboo tree greets us through the alleys that wind around the attractive bungalows guiding the route for our cause. Thank you Britt and Heather for this twenty word format. Continue reading

Dear Writers, I appreciate how well you’ve been working on your essays. I know it has not been straightforward but I can see you are all working very hard to achieve a persuasive claim. Tomorrow, you will be working on your body paragraphs, and as you have already decided on the reasons to support your Continue reading