The Flight from the Ivory Tower
A Senryū
Why do those who sought
Restored, in-person learning
Fly away from it?
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D. J. Reddall
I write because my time is limited and my imagination is not.
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Chronic Ache in the Soul of a Single Parent
There is a chronic ache in the soul of a single parent. It lingers, feeling endless. This ache feels so difficult, especially when you look at other families. They seem so… whole. They seem so joyful and complete. There is a husband and a wife and children in a stroller. Thinking about your single state, you realize how awkward you feel, how out of place at various functions and gatherings. They are all happily together and you’re miserably alone. Disappointment with the current life circumstances just settles in to stay, or so it feels. How could these layers of disappointment be broken up anyhow?
By Rowan Finley 7 days ago in Humans
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As a recent-ish grad...this is so true. It seems we all pined for a restoration of in-person normalcy, but then got too used to the ability to stay in our rooms and on screens. I for one will always prefer to learn in person - it makes a universe of difference. Splendid, insightful work, D.J.!
I need some help understanding this 😅