September 1, 2022
44 years ago this week, in 1978, I became a pupil at my local high school, the first year in this new system that was called “comprehensive education”. As kids go back to school all over the world, I see… Continue Reading…
February 17, 2020
Hi there! Missed me? It’s only been 2 months! It seems that life can get busy being a student, when work and life starts to build up. I’ve thought about a few posts I could have written. I could have… Continue Reading…
February 17, 2020
A coming together of generations Also known as the week I felt my age. Look at this beautiful place! In my day, these were the places that were full of people studying, because books were the way to get the… Continue Reading…
February 17, 2020
Another day, another challenge or two Today I had my other class for the first time. It’s earlier, and the buses just don’t line up nicely. I was exhausted before I even got to class. One of my classmates from… Continue Reading…
February 17, 2020
The day I almost got wet Setting out from home at something that has 7 at the front means that the weather is significantly different then than it will be later in the day. I began the day with 3… Continue Reading…
February 17, 2020
Day 1 I’m not going to keep this up, but it was day 1, so here’s some more thoughts. Last week someone told me that we were going to be good friends because we both have grey hair. It felt… Continue Reading…
February 17, 2020
Preparations Over the last few months I’ve looked back at my decision to apply to do a PhD as an act of momentary insanity. As the start of school approaches, nerves have grown and preparations have been intense. Back in… Continue Reading…
