Ben Shelley
Bio
Someone who has no idea about where their place is in this world, yet for the love of content, must continue writing.
Stories (122/0)
World Kindness Day
I never understand why kindness can be so easily forgotten. Whilst I admit that we can all view it differently, with some going above and beyond, and some barely turning up, I believe that we should keep it as a core focus. It is something that I am passionate about in the run up to this Saturday and World Kindness Day.
By Ben Shelley2 years ago in Humans
The Scarlet Macaw
The moment I had been waiting years for was finally here. Wrestlemania. The showcase of the immortals was on the cards and we had front row seats. I was so excited that I could have wet myself. To see The Rock against Stone Cold in the main event, the event of a lifetime and one in which my best friend was here to see too.
By Ben Shelley3 years ago in Fiction
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 Shelley3 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 Shelley3 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 Shelley3 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 Shelley3 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 Shelley3 years ago in Journal