February Fragments

2. Groundhog Day is grey, Winter is over & Spring? a snowfall away. 9. Snow, snow and more snow. Minus temperatures at night & garden swimming. 17. Snowdrops - first flowers. This year we leave them growing for you, are not here. 24. The wind feels warmer. Birds chirp in the trees, buds swell & … Continue reading February Fragments

Invigilating

Exam hall stress, exam hall strain, Invigilating for three hours is an occupational pain. Students rustle their papers, give their pens a quick chew, Return to the questions inwardly cursing at you, They never showed up to the lectures you gave, Now here they sit panicking, hoping for a brain wave …   One student … Continue reading Invigilating