Forever and a day

[wierdauntie]

Autobiographical entry with names and details changed to protect confidentiality

I’ve always loved walking through this elementary campus, with its dramatic view of the island spread below and huge old plumeria trees dropping pinwheel flowers on the cement walks.  I walk into the classroom, clipboard under my arm. Bright shapes dangle over the low

Comments

[lady_matsu]

Aw god, mom, this made me cry. I could never do your job. But I'm glad you're doing it.

[wierdauntie]

XOXOXO this means more than I can say...

[faerie_spark]

I'm loving this series of short stories from your counselling and behavioural work. As someone with an interest in mental health and social issues, I find them intriguing. They're also filled with pathos, wit, and colour. Your eye for detail is wonderful.

I love this description:

She was a fit brown woman with bands of tribal tattoos winding around her neck. They were somehow
erotic, twisting snakelike down into her respectable pink blouse. I tried not to wonder where they ended up.

And am confused by this sentence:

“Anywhere’s fine. We’re doing Center Time so the kids get to pick what they’re doing and switch activities when them.”“Anywhere’s fine. We’re doing Center Time so the kids get to pick what they’re doing and switch activities when them.”

Didyou miss some words?

Again, thanks for sharing.

[wierdauntie]

Thanks for catching that- fixed it. Actually changed the tense of the piece. Appreciate your comment and the help!
W

[therealferret]

Great, as always. This line though, "“Help,” the guy says." confused me for a minute. I had to read back to see if you specified the gender of the playground aid or counselor- at first I thought you meant Mano was speaking.

[wierdauntie]

Thanks for the tip- I'll fix that.
Mrs T

[libra_dragon]

Wow, this really hit home for me and brought back some memories of one of my most recent classes. I am currently working on my masters degree in teaching and took a behavior management course and we discussed events such as this.

Good job

[katden]

Learning that auntie is a common respectful title makes me wonder over your user name. :D As always, you are vividly descriptive and bring your characters to life! I too have enjoyed your RL series!
Excellent job!
See ya in Week 1 September!
Kathy