Our Neighbourhood
We’ve been in our little West Preston street for fifteen years. All that time, our next door neighbours have been Wilma and Vern. Two doors up at number 12, are Renie and Stan. These are names that you won’t see on the coat peg labels in any child care centre. Wilma, Vern, Renie and Stan are from another era and having them as our neighbours has been lovely.
Read MoreGiovanna the Bank Teller
Towards the end of our conversation, I pull my glasses down from the top of my head. They’ve been sitting on recently washed hair. So, through wet, fogged up lenses, I make out the name, Giovanna.
Read MoreStanding on their shoulders
It happens in schools sometimes. Decisions get made from high up.
Read More Mungo – Busking for The Philippines
Some Time & Space Community people might know that Mem Fox’s picture book (illustrated by Julie Vivas), Wilfred Gordon McDonald Partridge gets a run in some of my presentations. It‘s a personal favourite. It is a story of a small boy who helps his ninety-six year old friend, Miss Nancy Alison Delacourt Cooper, in the nursing home next door to his house. I love the way he takes action to help her because she has lost her memory.
The Tram Ride Home
From the day this story is posted consider how time has moved since these two events.
It is 42 days since Adam Goodes was called an ‘ape’ at the MCG by a 13-year-old girl.
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