Spring in my Step

Have you unlocked the river yet? Have you hit your female friends with a birch branch and received a painted egg in return? Have you burned the witch on the fire? No? Why ever not? …

All in White

Waiting at the starting line: the countdown begins. Four… I was born on 4th February twenty three years ago. In honour of that momentous occasion, my brother came to visit me. No surprises: we went …

Making Friends

Moving abroad is often a daunting thought. Humans are essentially social creatures and you certainly wouldn’t be alone in asking yourself: How do I meet people? How do I make friends? It may not be …

Chaos in the Classroom

Words are indistinguishable beneath the screams. Some of the children have taken shelter beneath tables. Others roll on the floor or lie where they have fallen. Chairs have been turned upside down; the classroom is …

Czeching in

The wind of change swept the conkers from the tree. I picked one up. It was a shiny, tangible memory of childhood. Its round reassurance spoke of school mornings and the wonder of this cool …

A Summer Souvenir

Has autumn arrived with you yet? Has it brought a cool crispness to the air? Have you pulled your jacket a little tighter around you? Let me warm you, then, with this summer souvenir. I …