On the most ordinary of outings Between the seasonal specials and the dog food That’s where it happens Crossing off baked beans and then You look up and There is a baby who doesn’t smile back Why would he? The woman with the liver-spotted knuckles and the sardines in her trolley List, tightly clutched Her […]
Exploring Creative Writing With Your Child
Giving your child as many opportunities as possible to explore creative writing will not only help hone their reading and writing skills and vocabulary range, but also give them a chance to use their imagination and creativity. They might also find it a good outlet for expressing their thoughts and feelings. Read on for some […]
A quotidian quarrel
Reframing specs appeal
Learning to live: One wild and precious life
As if I wasn’t short of metaphor, it’s the morning after the deluge and the sun is glinting off rain-drenched fields… This is the scenery of my new outlook. I’m in my new place but, somehow, an essence of me hasn’t quite caught up with the packing boxes and postal redirect. I don’t, of course, mean […]