In this ever-changing world, our homes have transformed into sanctuaries. The resurgence in reading (accelerated by the quiet solitude of the recent past of Covid lockdowns), reminds us that books are timeless treasures: affordable, transportable, and a gateway to other worlds.
The Joys of Settling Down with a Good Book Read More »
If you’re dreading the upcoming holiday season, you’re not the only one. It’s OK to lean into the discomfort. Once you’ve done that, put your best foot forward and continue on your journey. This, too, shall pass.
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My mind is overwhelmed. I didn’t think it would happen. I was always proud of an ability to compartmentalise. But the news of war on Ukraine has me overwhelmed. Images of violence, refugees, death… I try to focus on writing, but my thoughts keep straying. I should be working on my next novel, but all
I look back on 2021 as the year I reduced my reading materials and suggest things you might also like to consider no longer reading.
My top five don’t read list for 2021 Read More »
The stresses of moving home and the nightmare NIMBY neighbour from hell I can’t wait to leave behind.
Any recovery programe starts in the same way. You admit you have a problem and it consumes you. In my case, it was drink. It could easily have been any of my other self-destructive behaviour patterns, but as a starter for ten, my body decided to tackle an unfettered love of jar. For every success
Beating an addiction helped process growing up an outsider Read More »
I’ll miss lockdown. It was like a series of duvet days. Combined with the fear of death. As an introvert, Corona was my Christmas.
How was your lockdown? Read More »
With lockdown coming to an end, get ready for ‘the new normal’ – a return to the status quo. But what does normal look and sound like? I’m worried I’ve lost any ability to talk to other people. My boss called and said she was just thinking of me. I replied how I hoped I
I have two settings: worried for the world and craving cheese Read More »
Is your new neighbour a serial killer? Will they one day come knocking for a cup of sugar and ask if you too hear the voices?
5 things that confirm your new neighbour is a serial killer Read More »
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