Boris Looks Back …

Boris Looks Back … It may be that we need to do things in the coming weeks ….. Take your time, Boris, why don`t you? Wait until the problems pile up and then, perhaps, take action! Tis always best to have the benefit of hind sight, isn`t it? Copyright owned by Jay Cool, 1st JanuaryContinue reading “Boris Looks Back …”

To My Beloved Boris

Dear Beloved Boris, Mixed messages from you this morning. The virus is out of control and further restrictions may be necessary. Schools are safe! Of all places, how can a classroom full of 30+ children, sitting in twos, who are not allowed to wear face masks[1], be safe? Where is the logic in your statement,Continue reading “To My Beloved Boris”

Savvy Poem – Chronoclastic

Time crushed into a Friday night, knowing that, on Saturday, one has to start thinking about structure – about the starters, mains and plenaries, the beginnings, middles and endings, that will form the basis of the plans, that, on Sunday, you will churn out, ready for the weekday lives that you are expected to giveContinue reading “Savvy Poem – Chronoclastic”

Savvy Poem – Hands in My Pockets

Inspired by a fellow-blogger’s post. ‘Take your hands out of your pockets,’ she barks, pocket-like. ‘Stand up straight and don’t slouch!’ Alarmed, my hair stands up, shock-like. Fearful, my stomach shrinks into itself and my shoulders roll, as my eyes fall out of their sockets and bounce onto the classroom floor. My hands become awareContinue reading “Savvy Poem – Hands in My Pockets”