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Assorted writers' groups, the odd anthology, occasional readings. Lots of looking out of the window. Hello, and thanks for dropping by.
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Readings of Episodes One and Two of the Pad Life Journals are now available on Sound Cloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-968566758 More to follow!
I've caught up with all these
Posted on Fri, 01 Apr 2022
I've caught up with all these remarkable pieces now, Jean - I'm so sorry to hear what a difficult time you're having. Thank you for sharing this with us. As others have said, you have such a measured and calm approach, although maybe it doesn't...
Read full commentPosted in The Janus Look 5
My son's partner is Swedish,
Posted on Wed, 16 Mar 2022
My son's partner is Swedish, and taking off your shoes in the house is customary there - we've all been very firmly taught that this is one custom she has definitely brought to the UK with her! When I was a child I was always taught to take my...
Read full commentPosted in Don't You Just Hate It When.......
Fascinating as ever, Jean. I
Posted on Wed, 16 Mar 2022
Fascinating as ever, Jean. I must declare a particular interest - in my teens I went to a school then housed in Robert Baden-Powell's old house, Pax Hill. (The building is part of a care home now.) Interesting to hear about George, and his...
Read full commentPosted in Maria and the Bellasis Family 28
A glimpse of the sun in dark
Posted on Fri, 11 Mar 2022
A glimpse of the sun in dark times, this lovely story is our Facebook and Twitter Pick of the Day! Please do share/retweet if you enjoy it too.
Picture: Pixabay Copyright Free
Read full commentPosted in The Poet's Ear
A great poem has come out of
Posted on Fri, 11 Mar 2022
A great poem has come out of those tatters, Turlough. I so admire all our wonderful writers who have managed to put pen to paper about the situation - my mind is so tattered I can't even do that. I've attended my local Ukraine rally, sent my...
Read full commentPosted in 502 Kilometres
Thank you for posting this,
Posted on Wed, 02 Mar 2022
Thank you for posting this, Di. My heart bleeds for those poor people in Ukraine, but I am aware of a weariness as I watch 'our leaders' responding and I make bets with myself that when it's 'all over' we shall find a way to accommodate whoever...
Read full commentPosted in Listening to the News 2/3/22
Pick of the Day
Posted on Wed, 02 Mar 2022
This very beautiful and moving poem is our Facebook and Twitter Pick of the Day. Please do share/retweet.
Read full commentPosted in Messages from Moscow
Thinking of you and him, Paul
Posted on Wed, 02 Mar 2022
Thinking of you and him, Paul. Your use of colour in this poem is indeed remarkable. I have seen a bit about how the situation is being presented to the Russian people, but in this day and age even dictatorships struggle to completely control the...
Read full commentPosted in Messages from Moscow
Pick of the Day
Posted on Sun, 27 Feb 2022
This beautiful poem is our Facebook and Twitter Pick of the Day! Please do share/retweet if you enjoy it too.
Read full commentPosted in Brief Moments To Imagine
It's years since I was in
Posted on Sun, 27 Feb 2022
It's years since I was in Cornwall, as well, but this captures the beauty there so well. A lovely piece of both description and vivid imagination, Jenny.
Read full commentPosted in Brief Moments To Imagine
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