The first day of school was always a day of mixed emotions, a fragile balance between fear and excitement, like standing on the edge of something vast and unknown.”— *R.J. Palacio, Wonder The alarm blares like a fire drill… Read More ›
Third grade retention
Kiss Her Good-Bye
“Ellen smiled and nodded. ‘Just like their father.’ She was proud of them; she watched until they were out of sight. ‘Isn’t it funny to watch children grow?’ Ellen said, ‘It’s a privilege.’ Ruth scrutinised this possibility. No, she thought,… Read More ›
Lost In The Discussion
“Liking other people is an illusion we have to cherish in ourselves if we are to live in society.” ― John Fowles, The Magus Earlier this week, I can across an old friend, at least I’d call him a… Read More ›