The Sound of Fear

The sirens of police cars and ambulances regularly blasted through the streets in our former hometown. I have never really liked that solemn sound. One year we had been on holiday, when we had heard an ambulance. We had commented in passing, at the time. The next day we had discovered an aunt had suffered …

The Realities of Homeschooling

Another mum who has my sympathy and support. Again I know how you feel. I have been having to organise my life around my youngsters university Zoom meetings. I have a horrible feeling the lecturers might be getting to know me at leasr as much as my youngsters are learning their subjects. If Corona Doesn’t …

The Dangerous Spread of Misinformation and Racism

“Great.” Just what the world needs – another excuse for racism.” Education is my passion. I have devoted my life to it. I consider there are few, if any, problems in this world, upon which a good education system, does not have a significant impact. I admire the similar passion, numerous Chinese families, also have …