Garden of Remembrance...

The Garden of Remembrance at the Broken Hill Cemetery, all ready for Anzac Day tomorrow.
The walls within the garden contain plaques of servicemen and women who were either killed in battle or who have since passed on.https://t.co/5ycyRGcv9Y pic.twitter.com/AAN2TFH944

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 24, 2021

in praise of books...

"Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.”
– Charles W. Eliot https://t.co/d9BAkfwmPc

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 23, 2021

Friday-itis...

PASSING THOUGHT: I think I'm developing 'Friday-itis' - a prickly mix of sheer relief (to close the working week)+ thoughts spinning through the many tasks I've set myself for the weekend...In short, it's like a 'War of the Worlds'...
A touch of procrastination may save me???... pic.twitter.com/RlfeMopbt7

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 23, 2021

like a ghost sign...

Immediately I thought of a ghost sign, without advertising colour...Interesting how the face seems to slowly loom out of the wall... https://t.co/7L4ZSrRTEg

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 22, 2021

autumn afternoon therapy...

PASSING THOUGHT: Driving home from work today...feeling a little numb with tiredness after a busy day... But suddenly realised I was passing vineyards + rolling hills through tree-lined streets...a parade of autumn colours glowing in late afternoon sunlight... So therapeutic...🙏

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 21, 2021

fragrant bookmarks...

This MUST be the most creative and clever recycle option for the bookworms among us... https://t.co/HkMhpPW4IL

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 20, 2021

proud Mum...

PASSING THOUGHT: It's been a beautiful day when magic happens. My daughter, as new vice principal in a country school, is getting parent support at last+making HUGE changes. My son-highly advanced in IT with global experience-may join our national security. Feeling SO proud. 😊🙏

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 20, 2021

1st day after Easter break...

PASSING THOUGHT: 1st day after Easter break today in Victoria...PDs...Sounds easy? Think again...Long+detailed speeches on how to improve our teaching goals, processes+performances+2 booklets+'you will be observed 2x in class time'+'extra reading'...(Deep, slow breathing helps)..

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 19, 2021

NOTE: Retirement is becoming more and more a very appealing option... 

Sunday night cringe...

the Sunday night
cringe
is rising
Monday's baggage
feels ominous#tanka #NaPoWriMo2021 pic.twitter.com/p4X92M0F9a

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 18, 2021

*** Just wishing all teachers a 'gentle' first day back at school tomorrow...💜🙏💜🙏💜🙏💜🙏
Breathe deep and slow...

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 18, 2021

in the Murraylands...

in the Murraylands
old Gulpilil
tiredly watches
his river
roll on#tanka #NaPoWriMo2021 pic.twitter.com/j2D2rAA9K7

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) April 17, 2021

*This tanka is in response to SBS Ernie Dingo's 'Going Places' - Friday 16.4.21 at 10:10pm