Forging Connections in Further Education
The Joy FE community makes me feel re-energised, refreshed, and inspired. Continue reading Forging Connections in Further Education
Author: My Mashed Up Life
Who am I? I'm Matthew, a dad and husband living in Oxfordshire. I'm British-American and have lived in the UK, the US, Canada and Japan. I work in education and write mostly about books and music, with a little bit of parenting thrown in. He / him.
Mooncop by Tom Gauld: melancholy on the moon
a lonely policeman is stationed on the moon to support a dwindling population Continue reading Mooncop by Tom Gauld: melancholy on the moon
My Soundtrack This Week: Endless Summer Vacation by Miley Cyrus
Not as punchy as Plastic Hearts, but Endless Summer Vacation still hits the mark. Continue reading My Soundtrack This Week: Endless Summer Vacation by Miley Cyrus
The Stars Beneath Our Feet by David Barclay Moore
a story of a grieving boy who builds himself out of turmoil Continue reading The Stars Beneath Our Feet by David Barclay Moore
A letter to my grandmother
Originally posted on MY MASHED UP LIFE:
Dear Nan, In this age of mindfulness, and greater discussion about mental health in general, would you have opened up about your struggles? You talked to me about so many things, shared secrets,… Continue reading A letter to my grandmother
One-Hundred Words of Yoga: this is what runs through my mind during yoga class
Wobble. Sway. Focus, focus, focus. Continue reading One-Hundred Words of Yoga: this is what runs through my mind during yoga class
Fresh Start, Further Education, and Me
What happens when the past, present and future collide? This is a reflection on how my experiences led me to working in the FE sector. Continue reading Fresh Start, Further Education, and Me
Connecting Communities Through Books
Here’s how we nourish a whole community of bookworms. Continue reading Connecting Communities Through Books
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