Star Ripple

This one involved some hanging around and a carefully chosen gradient. Today's Gratitude Item: That most of my 9th graders did the homework that I asked them to do. In…

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Gold Flowers

Both forms of the proverb are good - possibly in different circumstances. Today's Gratitude Item: A successful gamble. I gave a student a detention on Friday for lunch time today…

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A Ceremony

I'm not sure what the ceremony is for, but it must be important. Today's Gratitude Item: Reasonably cheap lime juice. With the recent increase in GST, some items have become…

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Any Road

Simple can be good :) Today's Gratitude Item: That one of my students who was really struggling with Science has discovered a new enthusiasm for the subject and is working…

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Delicate Dreaming

This one is the result of experimenting with fractal Science Kit. I'm not exactly happy with this design as the fractal is too delicate and I was really wanting to…

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Trying Success

If you do not try, you will never succeed. Trying means risking failure - never trying assures it. Today's Gratitude Item: That it finally stopped raining (at least for a…

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Ripple Web

This one is probably too "busy" to suit most people. Today's Gratitude Item: A "double" day. Walked twice (total of 8 km) and baked two batches of bread type stuff…

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Flower Flash

This one is so pretty, its worth taking its photograph. Today's Gratitude Item: Everything went right at dance tonight. Our latest "newbies" were enthusiastic and will keep on coming, I…

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Heavenly Madness

This one reminded me of the inner workings of a clock (or the outer workings of the Universe) Today's Gratitude Item: Not having to do a PE (Physical Education) relief!…

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Cyberwind

In the face of change, are you an optimist, pessimist or realist? Today's Gratitude Item: Getting to fall asleep in front of the TV. Apparently I really needed a nap…

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