THE HILL WE CLIMB By AMANDA GORMAN When day comes, we ask ourselves, where can we find light in this never ending shade?The loss we carry. A sea we must wade.We braved the belly of the beastWe’ve learned that quiet isn’t always peace, and the norms and notions of what just is isn’t always justice.And […]
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Crucial or plain vanilla? How do you handle those important conversations you know you have to have?
Recognise this? You are engaged in frequent conversations with a friend who asked for your guidance to solve a personal issue. Each time your friend is knocking on your door, you are ready to listen and offer advice . You start to become frustrated and depleted, As you start to realise your friend is not […]


Because spring knew nothing
If you have not read this..see below. This poem brought tears to my eyes. On March 11, Irene Vella wrote a beautiful, moving poem about what Italy looks and feels like during the Corona virus. With some help from Google, I have translated this in English below. This may not match the original in Italian, […]