Although I am old enough to remember that scorching summer of 1976 (and that ladybird infestation) I have no memory of a school closure. However, this teacher was really grateful when our school made the decision to limp into the shade for a couple of days this week and take a hydration break. Read on…
Tag: #retirement
Age with limits
I am gutted to hear that I missed ‘Age Without Limits Day (AWLD) 2026’. I have written it into my diary for 2027 otherwise I am bound to forget. In reality I am surrounded by such positive 60+ role models that I rarely think about age. My friends are climbing mountains, wild water swimming and…
Clapped out
Last week I was feeling clapped out at the end of a long school term. Most teachers would have been feeling the same, but we expect no sympathy, for anyone in full-time employment would trade places with us for the prospect of a six week holiday. Anyway, back to me; my head was full and…
The Dragonfly Jar 