A varied collection for this month’s corner had me reflecting on the fun and relaxation reading can bring. There are so many worlds we can step into and experience fear, love, excitement and for a short time, forget the demands of everyday life. We need that, I know I do. This post is short but […]
Continue readingIf it isn’t sensationalised, we won’t read it
I have a real love for George Elliot quotes, and the one below says everything I am currently feeling. The media have a job to do. I understand this and I think they can perform amazing things for their audience, but they also indulge in an ignorant kindness at times. It angers me, the inane […]
Continue readingKeeping the story in sight, future generations, and don’t forget the postscript
Truths Recognising a truth can happen at the oddest time, and we need to be on the look out for it. Our busy lives can blind us to the fact we are not accomplishing the things we really want to accomplish. Recently I found myself caught up with a post in Writers Helping Writers. Blogger/writer […]
Continue readingIt’s me, not you. I call BS on that!
I once had a medical specialist tell me how hard life was in the middle wage category. You know what I mean, don’t you? The middle, not poor and not rich. His implication was the poor get looked after and the rich can afford it and the middle go crazy trying to figure out what […]
Continue readingPoetry and cooking, and things in common
My eldest daughter remarked that the current state of the world under the Corona Virus reign was not something she thought would ever happen in her lifetime. This is the 21st Century not some Gothic horror story. I don’t think anyone would disagree with her words. Normal is good Maintaining my blog as I have […]
Continue readingChilling Corner in March
Welcome to March and what is a difficult period for everyone, everywhere. We just need patience while we see this through. Reading is a great way to pass the time and the books below are fun so spend a few hours forgetting what is happening if you can. I don’t get anything out of recommending […]
Continue reading‘Ciunga’; it’s the difference between hearing and listening
I have been told that occasionally, it is a good idea to go back to an old blog and bring it out again. It gives followers a feeling of familiarity, shows them how far the blogger has come, and reminds them why they follow that person. I think perhaps there is a lot for the […]
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