GIFTS

This slice is about a memory that I want to hold onto, one that reminds me of some of the pre – Covid era, at school. There are occasions when you visit places that just spark distinct memories for you. We’ve been supervising our few students at school in our Multipurpose hall. One morning, on… Continue reading

All lined up, we waited patiently to be called. In line we had muffled chats that we strained to hear. As some of us had not seen each other for almost a year, we could not wait to chat, properly. We were made to sit a meter or so apart, whilst waiting after the test.… Continue reading

We played in the garden after school everyday. I really enjoyed being outdoors and did everything from climbing trees to riding bikes. I believe it was a sunny Wednesday afternoon, that is when our home teacher Mr. Mensah screeched his noisy motorbike through the  driveway. I always had my exercise books tidily laid out on… Continue reading

She opened the book with her delicate hands, her fingers as thin as pens, seemed fragile as she confidently spoke whilst leafing through her book. Her audience were enchanted. This, she had created by herself, at home. An accordion book that had doors she could open and windows she could see through. She gently took… Continue reading

I’ve never seen anything like this. Through the lens of the camera,  I saw it, squinting As the bright rays of the sun  shot straight at my face. I continued regardless, squinting Someone had called my son They had all seen the rare find How did they know it was there? Something so camouflaged that… Continue reading

Almost forty students appeared on the screen, as soon as the waiting room was opened. Totally different from nervous students walking into a classroom. Excited, bubbly- looking, expectant students with smiles on their faces showed up for their first day at school. This time, the teachers were anxious, it seemed funny but that is how… Continue reading

Welcome crow, You are back again. Your piercing caw disturbs me whilst I attend my Zoom meetings. Are you with your friends? The cawing sounds louder and closer.  There must be something on the mango tree that keeps inviting you. I am tempted to shut my window but that will block the light breeze. How… Continue reading

  The warmth of the past Refreshed in a way only  You can experience here in this space.   Not exactly memories But an inexplicable peace That surrounds you With the sights and sounds Of the past you behold.   Only you can drift into That space Where the beauty and enjoyment of now is… Continue reading

Through my teaching resource research, I discover many treasures, one of the best is Window Swap. Watching the videos transported me all around the world and back. I am an inquisitive learner,  an inquirer and this was really inspiring. I just love searching and finding. That is what I always want to wake up to,… Continue reading

E is so relaxed these days and has her day organized to suit her. I tell her to write down her daily schedule so she has a balance but she always tells me, “Mum I know what I am doing.” A teenager in control, I guess! I leave her to organize her day. E loves… Continue reading