I have always enjoyed writing and it has always been something that comes naturally and that I can do easily.

During my teenage years I was extremely shy and was often unable to express my opinions clearly because I was so self-conscious that I was unable to think of the words to use. The ability to write was invaluable at this stage.

I thought about becoming a Journalist for a time but again, shyness seemed to be the big inhibitor. Finally I decided to become a Primary School Teacher and my writing skills were put to good use.

During forty years in education I have enjoyed teaching children from Prep through to Year 6, though I would have to say that my work has become less pleasurable in recent years due to an overload of administrative requirements, the too-crowded curriculum and the constant need to be a social worker when dealing with parental and student problems.

Finally, I have the time to write myself, instead of constantly striving to get my student to write. The prospects for enjoyment now are unlimited and I look forward to communicating with kindred souls with similar interests.

My passion is ...

Reading and writing

I know too much about ...

Primary education

My parents always told me ...

If it is worth doing, it is worth doing well

My childhood ambition ...

To live and work with animals

My favorite memory ...

My earliest years on our farm, before I knew too much and could simply experience each day.

Why I write ...

I can express myself more easily and accurately than when I speak

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

I love travel books, documentaries, etc.

My first job ...

Minding a neighbour's young children

My best moment ...

Birth of my son

My inspiration ...

Life is a journey. Don't give up or stop too long by the wayside.

Arts & Humanities > Political Philosophy The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People: Is it time for a name change?

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I consider the term "coloured person" totally offensive and would not condone its use in any context. This opinion is not based on self-protective instincts, as I would be equally appalled if someone described me as "white'. A person's "colour" is of no more significance in regard to worthiness than is that of the dairy cow in my neighbour's paddock. To make a point: the cow is a Friesian, an indigenous breed of Northern Europe; its colour, incidentally, is black and white, yet this has no bearing on its physical hardiness or its ample milk-production the two reasons for which it is valued...

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