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New term, new things to think about

August 18, 2017 By Ellen

One of the chicks is getting ready to fly. You could say he’s taxiing to the runway, all cleared for take-off. In fact, if you’re quiet you can probably hear that the nearest emergency exit is behind you. Boy One is off soon and there’s much flurrying. Since last century (or some other time, ages […]

Filed Under: boys, family Tagged With: boy, Boy One, education, empty nest, in my life, kitchen, life skills, My Life, parenting, Something happened in my life, University

How much is more than I can chew?

September 19, 2016 By Ellen

It started last week – my MLitt in creative writing at the University of Glasgow. And in the manner that very much I imagine it will continue. There I was convinced I didn’t need to be there until noon when I thought I’d better check. 10am. That’s when I need to be there – in […]

Filed Under: Creative Writing, My Life Tagged With: creative writing, Glasgow, in my life, MLitt, My Life, on my mind, Something happened in my life, something happened in my world, University, writing

How do you help someone with Asperger’s choose a university course?

September 5, 2016 By Ellen

Boy One is now in sixth year and working very hard towards an impressive batch of exams. In fact, his results would probably be enough to get him into further education without too much effort. I’m very proud of him, he’s doing so much better than anyone could have predicted. He’s an Explorer Scout, he’s […]

Filed Under: boys, family, things I learned from my children today Tagged With: advice, Asperger's, Autism, Boy One, career, history, University

Next stop… the classroom

August 11, 2016 By Ellen

Have you ever had a Wednesday that was doing its best to impersonate a Friday in all regards, except that there are still two full actual days to go until the weekend? That’s today, that is. Though while the weekend is a lovely place to be it does mean that the holidays are very nearly […]

Filed Under: boys, family Tagged With: boys, busy weekend, children, holiday, in my life, in the world, MLitt, My Life, on my mind, University

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