Week 3 – Walk, Smile, Greet, Repeat
A couple of weeks ago my school reader volunteering didn’t go according to plan. It was careers day and the flow of children dried up so I called it a day. The weather was gorgeous and sunny so I chose to walk the long way home.
Surprisingly I met very [...]
Week 14 – Walk With Your Ears
Due to other commitments and unfavourable weather it took me a while to get around to a walk after my Tuesday afternoon volunteering shift at Attingham Park. My first walk of the year was a perfect opportunity for a ‘Listening’ walk. This time of year is filled with birdsong [...]
There are always flowers for those who want to see them.
Henri Matisse
World Book Day coincided with my volunteering day in my local school. I wore my recently purchased dress which was a perfect choice for helping children with their reading. The children choose the books they would like to read with me each week.
Later I went out for an evening meal with Mr C. I swapped [...]
While it is February one can taste the full joys of anticipation. Spring stands at the gate with her finger on the latch.
Patience Strong
For it is in giving that we receive.
Saint Francis of Assisi
In the glow of the tree we find a reminder: even darkness becomes beautiful when met with light.
Anon