‘A thing of beauty is a joy forever’, he said, and that’s perhaps why the words from one of his poems, not joyous at all, but beautiful have stayed with me for over 45 years now! I’m talking of the poet John Keats. His poem ‘Ode To A Nightingale‘ tugged at my heartstrings the first…
Planting Small Seeds: How Small Beginnings Lead to Strong Results
In late 2007, I made one of the best decisions of my life: I started a blog. It was a small, hesitant beginning in a season of change, but it quietly shaped my days, helped me find my voice, and connected me to a wider world. This is a reflection on planting small seeds, trusting…
Memories of My First Writing and How I’m Making It Feel New Again
I don’t remember learning how to write, but I do have memories of my first writing wins. I remember the first time I was really creative with my words and that a teacher acknowledged and praised me for it. I was in Grade 7, and as part of a vocabulary exercise, our teacher asked us…