Category Archives: Education
I had a dream of Christmas peace…
I had a dream that… Men stopped fighting wars and started talking instead The starving nations of the world had enough food forever Wealthy people and communities shared their money with others All sick people received the same health service regardless of how much … Continue reading
‘Once’…a word belonging to the past…
‘Once’, a word that points to things before, gone, better, or not as relevant to now. ‘Once’ you were younger, thinner, happier, wealthier and fearless, yet these thoughts come and go accompanied still by you. Feelings, wants and expectations change but deep within the soul your person waits for … Continue reading
What happens to all those Christmas baubles?
Last year about this time I blogged about consumerism and Christmas. So here I go again. I don’t want to be a party dampener or a grouch but already I can feel the hype in the air, the frantic emotional space … Continue reading
Being present…right now…in the moment…
Ever wondered how much time we spend thinking about things from the past? Regrets maybe or churning over matters that we can’t change. Many of us torture ourselves with thinking that distracts and stops us enjoying the now. My late … Continue reading
Let’s talk about writing…endlessly
I’m smiling as I write this because I actually think that talking is much easier than writing and of course I love to talk about writing. Today I met a writer friend for a chat and coffee, she has just submitted … Continue reading
Creative people hate rules but take risks…
Recently I read a list of attributes about people who identify themselves as creative. Not sure if it was a creative person who wrote this or someone who observes and watches the so-called creative folk…anyway this is the list: Easily bored Risk takers … Continue reading
‘Busy’…a boring excuse or a necessary diversion?
My sister wants to know why I haven’t posted any blogs this month. I’m sort of wondering that myself and to be honest I want to say that I’ve been busy (my sister will laugh when she reads this…we always … Continue reading
Amazing kids…
I have just read a couple of amazing emails written (to their grandparents who are overseas) by a six and a half-year old and nine-year old. Articulate, precise and full of genuine engagement and fun, these emails (not so long ago, would have been … Continue reading
Heather Whitford Roche 