Ben Shelley
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Someone who has no idea about where their place is in this world, yet for the love of content, must continue writing.
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Being Independent is Difficult
Oftentimes this is done in a manner that is not overt, but it is there, under the surface. Relationships with abusive partners that cause no physical pain but maintain control Fellow humans on Twitter who comment on your picture and make you feel two centimetres tall Parents who are unaware that focusing on what their child can't do is damaging.
By Ben Shelley4 years ago in Humans
World Teachers’ Day 2021
Held annually on the 5th of October, World Teachers’ Day celebrates the contributions that teachers make around the world. One and a half years into the COVID-19 crisis, the 2021 World Teachers' Day will focus on the support teachers need to… en.unesco.org
By Ben Shelley4 years ago in Education
EmPAWyee of the Month
It began with a small sound. No louder than a whisper but we knew there was something there. We approached the window and there on the ledge he was. Sitting back at us, staring, until we moved further forward and at that moment in time, he ran away. That was it we thought but then he returned to the window each and every night that week.
By Ben Shelley4 years ago in Petlife
The Meetings of Star Trek
When I was younger, I looked up to the science fiction shows which surrounded my life. They were idealistic and taught me a great deal about life. This is not to say that I had no parental direction, as I did. It is to say that as an only child with one parent, I was left to fill in the blanks.
By Ben Shelley4 years ago in Geeks
Remembering to Treat Your Customers Like Humans
The churn. The never-ending churn of content is what the internet is made of. Today’s hit is tomorrow’s memory and companies need to do more and more in an attempt to stand out. With new extremes emerging to make more of an impact when compared to the last post, you have to ask what is missing, and more importantly, where it will end?
By Ben Shelley5 years ago in Journal
To Sleep and Back Again
Bilbo Baggins was a cantankerous old Hobbit. Contained within his Hobbit sized bunker, he was content to watch the world move by, until he was disturbed one evening by the old Wizard, Gandalf. From this point forward, Bilbo has swept along into a magical adventure, starring elves, men, dwarves, wizards and the odd Eagle. It was a treat to read.
By Ben Shelley5 years ago in Geeks
Doomsday Diary
The world received no warning. We simply changed our behaviour, like a silent whistle that was blown, waking to find the ground scorched and communication destroyed. TV, radio and most importantly, the internet, all forms of communications were taken away yet we did not panic. We simply walked outside our doors and picked up our new clothes.
By Ben Shelley5 years ago in Fiction
Dating Your Friends
Meeting the friends of your date is important. More than family, the approval of friends is the number one tick. A house needs foundations in order to survive and the same is true for a relationship. Opposites attract, yet without the friends on your side, you will need to pull off a 'hail mary' in order to win.
By Ben Shelley5 years ago in Confessions
