Dec 31, 20232 min#280 End of 2023 ReflectionAs an educator working on the Northern Hemisphere schedule, it always feels as if there are two opportune times to reflect: (i) at the...
Dec 27, 20232 min#279 Oubaitori (桜梅桃李) The linguist in me is always intrigued by those words that embody a concept rendering - since they can not be translated easily by a word...
Aug 26, 20231 min#278 The countdown is on - nine days to go !I am mindful of how pertinent this Mandela quote is. His words remind us of the power of education. The power of education to change the...
Aug 23, 20232 min#277 Self care is ...Of the various definitions relating to wellbeing, I very much appreciate Martin Seligman’s PERMA model [Positive Emotion, Engagement,...
Aug 9, 20232 min#276 Wellbeing Wednesday IIMindful that prioritizing self-care and wellbeing is - for body, mind, and spirit - both important and necessary, I am resharing* this...
Aug 8, 20231 min#275 “Be a little kinder than you have to”Bennett’s quote, “Be a little kinder than you have to”, is one of my favourites. Short and sweet. Undeniably apt each and every day. With...
Aug 7, 20231 min#274 #MindfulMondayThis De La Vega quote not only distinguishes between being #mindful and one’s mind being full, but acknowledges that one can experience...
Aug 6, 20231 min#273 "A mistake is to commit a misunderstanding"Whilst I am unaware of Dylan's intent with this quote, I have always felt that it has great relevance to #education with regards to...
Aug 4, 20231 min#272 MakatonWhenever I am “home”, I always am excited to walk past a particular building which proudly displays the Makaton Friendly sign. I had...
