GIFTS

Using the writing prompt from Teach Write for 17th March- “What I’m wearing now” I wrote this: I have on my after church, relaxing at home dress. Since it is 90 degrees Fahrenheit or 32 degrees Celsius, I am sitting under a whirling fan, indoors but still spotting spots of sweat. So my dress, a Continue reading

Ten thousand steps already, tired feet. A very busy but fulfilling day, presenting at a local teachers’ conference. I Continue reading

Through the kiosk window was a heap of rice and beans, the rice coloured by the black-eyed beans, mounted in a wide metal bowl. The heap of rice on top was about the same amount in the white bowl, shielded by a thick, clear plastic bag . The sticky nature of the rice allows a Continue reading

Dancing through my head Swirling round and round Waiting to be caught Wishing they were released Still lingering Waving through my mind Seeking some attention Hoping they won’t fall or tear and be whisked away this early morn Beating to its own rhythm Wobbly but firm Bothering its victim Though some meaning sets They weave Continue reading

My learning group and I created this list for mother tongue week. These are our mother tongues. T (student) and I spent part of yesterday’s lunchtime creating this chart. He wrote the words and I had to do a little bit more research on Google Translate to check the spelling in the different languages. The Continue reading

Do you have a sentence a day journal? I’m wondering if I am doing this right. Mine is a tiny, old diary that lives beside my bed. Before I nod off every night I recall my day and write down the first thing about the day that comes to me. Sometimes I wonder if that Continue reading

The two young ones came with their dad to choose a puppy and ended up selecting two. My German Shepherd had three puppies about three weeks ago. I bought Bailey as a puppy from a friend a couple of years ago, as I felt Rona, a mixed breed was lonely. They become very good friends Continue reading

The orchestra played the most melodic tunes. The talent was evident, enchanting voices piped with the instruments, so beautifully. The high tones drew the congregation in. There were interludes when the autobiography was read by a popular local actor, selected purposely for his baritone voice. That set the scene. The elderly man wrote his life Continue reading

Being multilingual can be an advantage. Where I come from there are over sixty languages. It is actually mind-boggling. I speak one very well and understand about three others, although I’m unable to speak two of those very well. Most of them time, when I am speaking to locals, I can switch between two languages Continue reading

Created to surprise the very essence of friendship , with nature Styled The young lady put together a show, as a surprise for her dear friend. The set up was enchanting. Though we were not there to witness the excitement I am sure her friend was full of gratitude. A serene yet elegant birthday setting Continue reading