Can we enjoy the art and condemn the artist? As consumers, lovers and devotees, can we both enjoy the art and condemn the artist? This question, fuelled by curiosity, has swirled in my mind for a number of years, ebbing and flowing as accusation and revelation frequently emerge in the hyperconnected world we inhabit. AContinue reading “A Dilemma of Shadows and Light”
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Best Reading 2024 Part Two – Non-Fiction
In pursuit of ideas and perspectives a little more challenging than what I understand (one’s reach exceeding one’s grasp and all that…) my reading journey spanned AI, history and the lives and wisdom of influential and interesting people. While some titles aligned closely with personal and professional interests, one clear trend emerged: books that grappledContinue reading “Best Reading 2024 Part Two – Non-Fiction”
Best Reading 2024 Part One – Fiction
Each year, I set a target to read fifty books—not just because I enjoy or think it important, but because reading remains a profound way to explore and expose yourself to the human condition and sate a curious thirst for knowledge and vicarious experience. At the end of 2023 I grew concerned that a bitContinue reading “Best Reading 2024 Part One – Fiction”
I Don't Know What This Is…
I’m not sure I want to be a writer but I’m sure I want to write. You may have heard that the formula for being a writer is ‘apply ass to chair’. This sentiment was first recorded more eloquently in 1911 by Mary Heaton Vorse, who apparently advised a group of aspiring authors to ‘applyContinue reading “I Don't Know What This Is…”
Should We Read Where We Are?
Why reading books about where you visit helps When I returned from the Spirit of Tasmania gift shop and pulled out a copy of Richard Flanagan’s Death of a River Guide, my paddling compadres fell silent. Their faces were a spectrum of surprise to annoyance, or even mild disgust. Later I understood this naive actContinue reading “Should We Read Where We Are?”
Behind the Curtin
Exploring a life through biography Have you been wondering if reading the biography of a long dead Australian prime minister is worthy of your precious time and attention? Well, despite the digital smorgasbord of ways to burn such finite resources and the constant cognitive burden of obligation and possibility, heavy with essential shocking news orContinue reading “Behind the Curtin”
Grow your classroom management with routine and ritual
The teaching profession is often misunderstood, as it requires complex skills that go unnoticed by many. Classroom management is critical for creating a conducive learning environment. The routine and rituals of welcoming students, controlling their entry, and starting a lesson are essential for establishing a calm and focused atmosphere. These practices support learning and set the tone for successful teaching experiences.
Welcome
No really, welcome… Welcome to my substack. I’m a long time learner and teacher who writes a bit, and this is a place where I plan to nourish and share a curious mind. I appreciate your time, so thanks for dropping by. Hopefully you find something useful.
Who are you as a writer?
Moved by John Warner’s “The Writer’s Practice,” I reflect on explores my journey as a writer, from childhood to adulthood, revealing struggles with discipline and self-doubt. Despite varied creative endeavors and a deep-seated compulsion to write, grappling with perfectionism and procrastination. Ultimately, I acknowledge that writing is not just a passion, but a profound need.
Best Reading 2023
Good books and recommendations should be shared. I hope you find something useful here to add to your reading list from a selection of titles from 2023.
Charlie Hynes 