creative non-fiction

How to Use the Power of Pause to Finally Get Things Done

I would like to buy a bench, said my husband’s Mum.

My husband is a headteacher and had sent out a request for donations towards a lovely garden area for students. It would be a place for them to meet, chat, and enjoy a few moments during break and lunch.

My mother-in-law was very clear that her donation was to buy a bench. It meant a lot to her and I questioned why it had to be a bench in particular?

There was an entire story in her response