Writing Through The Pain Of A Diagnosis

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If ever there was a good reason not to write, it would be pain. Like the one I am feeling of late. The kind of pain that may never ever fade. How does one continue to write when there is such a pain? A pain that's now a permanent fixture in my life? Like an … Continue reading Writing Through The Pain Of A Diagnosis

My Monday Metrical Musings #252

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A Bump In The Road Everything’s goodUntil it’s not A bump in the roadA skid in the rowA curl in the carpetThat trips your toe So what do you do?What can you do?What must you do?What will you do? NothingNothing at allBecause there is nothingThat you or anyone can doBut to wait Til they come … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #252

Keep Writing Through The Storms Of Life

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After writing and blogging faithfully for seven years now, I thought it's become second nature for me to write regularly and unceasingly. I thought nothing could keep me from it. I was wrong. This week, I felt so tempted to take a rest and not write for a while. This week, I thought I had … Continue reading Keep Writing Through The Storms Of Life

Musings On Teaching Challenges #1: Time For Over-the-Hill Educators Like Me To Bow Out

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Lately I've been struggling with this question of over-the-hill educators. Most probably because I'm now approaching that moment in my over two decades of teaching when I'll be dishonest if I say I don't feel, well, over-the-hill. [Incidentally, in this day and age when a mere five years of service gets you a long service … Continue reading Musings On Teaching Challenges #1: Time For Over-the-Hill Educators Like Me To Bow Out