Wednesday, 30 July 2014

On Faggots (food)

Although mostly used as a derogative term, they are also a traditional British dish made from pork heart, liver, and belly.

(An innocent sign outside a restaurant in Bristol, UK)

Tuesday, 29 July 2014

On the Death of Love

"Love never dies a natural death. It dies because we don't know how to replenish its source. It dies of blindness and errors and betrayals. It dies of illness and wounds; it dies of weariness, of witherings, of tarnishings."

-Anais Nin

(Classic Banksy artwork on a building in the streets of Bristol)

Sunday, 27 July 2014

On Highclere Castle

Even aristocracy who dwell in lavish castle homes need to find ways to pay their exorbitant taxes.

(Highclere Castle, aka Downton Abbey, open to the public)

Thursday, 24 July 2014

On Music Videos

There is nothing that teachers (and students) appreciate more than catchy educational music videos.

Sunday, 20 July 2014

On Tents

They can be difficult to set up but are great as practical experience for young people.

(A student setting up a tent in Epping Forest, UK)

Wednesday, 16 July 2014

On Field Trips

Taking students on field trips involving public transportation requires more supervision than any other teaching related activity.

(A group of students on the tube in London, UK)

Monday, 14 July 2014

On Cloud Gazing

Every once in awhile it's important to take ones eyes off phones and tablets in order to appreciate what's above.

(Clouds over Epping Forest outside London, UK)