Monday, August 30, 2021

Monday WRites 313


Tomorrow August 31st we here in Trinidad and Tobago will celebrate the 59th Anniversary of Our Independence. 

You've heard about the Monday Blues well this is  Monday WRites  (musing on the definition here of rite, as any customary observance for eg the rite of afternoon tea).
Welcome to Monday WRites # 313: A Happy Monday to all. Be Safe.

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Haibun Monday 8-30-21: Back to school

Today, that is,  2021, some will still have to stay at home. Some will will be taxied. Some ride the mini buses. Some will be chauffeured by dad or mom or other such caregivers. All should be Pfizer vaccinated. Back to school in the new normal era.

the call to donate -
bagging notebooks, pens, pencils
back to school drive 

Those staying at home will have to have the uniforms cleaned and fitted(just as if they were entering the school building through the main gate) and, the lap tops and tablets working in tip top shape.

Down memory lane takes me personally to a time when copy books were brown papered. Washecongs were whitened. Socks were paired left/right and ties, yes ties pressed and ready.

that smell of new books -
what house colour will i wear
who will be prefect
 Haibun - Back To School © gillena cox 2021

Back Story
#Washecongs: what we now call sneakers. Back then, they were white and had to be scrubbed clean and a white liquid polish applied.
#At high school, both the boys and as well  the girls wore ties.
#My high school alumni  organised a back to school hamper drive, as an event to assist students who would need help due to pandemic circumstances.



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28 comments:

  1. TomAugust 30, 2021 at 6:02 AM

    ...I hope that you will have a wonderful celebration of your 59th Anniversary of your Independence! Have a beautiful day.

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  2. EricaStaAugust 30, 2021 at 7:16 AM

    Congratulation, Gillena, to this Anniversary. What a wonderful day. Independence is most important.

    Happy MosaicMonday

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  3. Carol @Comfort Spring StationAugust 30, 2021 at 8:51 AM

    Happy Anniversary! 59 years is amazing

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  4. Gillena CoxAugust 30, 2021 at 9:43 AM

    Thanks Carol

    Much❤love

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  5. Frank J. TassoneAugust 30, 2021 at 4:11 PM

    I remember brown-paper-bagging my textbooks! Brava on the walk down memory lane!

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    1. David BogomolnyAugust 31, 2021 at 5:09 AM

      I did that too, Frank!

      -David [ben Alexander]

      P.S. this is a very lovely piece, Gillena!

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    2. Gillena CoxAugust 31, 2021 at 3:28 PM

      Thanks for dropping by David

      Much❤love

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  6. Gillena CoxAugust 30, 2021 at 4:14 PM

    Thanks for dropping by Frank

    Much❤love

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  7. ms_liliAugust 30, 2021 at 4:15 PM

    I like the idea of the stay-at-home kids still having to wear their uniforms. So do they have a mandatory proof of vaccine for students and staff in order to attend school there?

    Happy 59th Anniversary of Independence!

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  8. Gillena CoxAugust 30, 2021 at 4:23 PM

    So far Vaccines Drives are still by persuasion, here in T&T.
    Happy you dropped by Lili

    Much❤love

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  9. NatureFootstepAugust 30, 2021 at 4:38 PM

    love the flower :)

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  10. Gillena CoxAugust 30, 2021 at 4:54 PM

    Happy you dropped by Monica

    Much❤love

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  11. Glenn ButtkusAugust 30, 2021 at 4:59 PM

    Mundane for you, but kind of exotic for us. I like the way you manipulate the haibun, and insert a second haiku. As a kid in public schools in the 50's, I envied those kids who could wear uniforms.

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  12. indybevAugust 30, 2021 at 5:18 PM

    Thanks for interpreting "washecongs"! I was totally puzzled. Wishing you a happy Independence Day!

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  13. Ron.August 30, 2021 at 5:28 PM

    Happy holiday, GC. Fine haibun sequence, Thanks.

    FWIW: About half a century ago, I dated a young lady who claimed to have just finished her reign as Miss Trinidad & Tobago. Don't know if it was true but, if I were judging, she'd have gotten my vote.

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  14. Gillena CoxAugust 30, 2021 at 6:19 PM

    ☺good to hear you were up close to one of our outstanding beauties Ron. Happy you dropped by.

    Much❤love

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  15. AngieAugust 30, 2021 at 10:54 PM

    Gillena - Happy Independence Day! Lovely writing and a lovely hibiscus! Thanks for linking to Mosaic Monday!

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  16. robkistnerAugust 30, 2021 at 11:16 PM

    Well written Gillena. For me, the prompt just triggered the current upset and disbelief I am unable to shake. Happy Monday my friend!

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  17. paeansunpluggedAugust 31, 2021 at 1:12 AM

    Your walk down the memory took me back in time! It was exactly the same for me. Thanks for that rush of nostalgia. Love it, Gillena. ❤️

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  18. Gillena CoxAugust 31, 2021 at 1:48 AM

    Thank you for your appreciation Punam

    Much❤love

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  19. brudbergAugust 31, 2021 at 3:00 PM

    Oh yes I do remember having to cover both books and notebooks in paper... I cannot see anyone doing anything like that these days.

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  20. Gillena CoxAugust 31, 2021 at 3:26 PM

    ☺happy you dropped by Björn

    Much❤love

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