All years have a mix of the two - I do like to focus on the positives, on what went well, on what was achieved - even if it hadn't been on the list of intentions for the year. But whilst I don't agree with self-flagellation over the unachieved, it can be useful to carry... Continue Reading →
Christmas wishes
This Christmas I wish for ... peace on earth - although in it's absence, I take hope from friendship sought between warring factions ... kindness to all mankind - let's practice regular random acts of kindness ... a life filled with love, friendship and family - whatever form that takes and being related by blood... Continue Reading →
Too many books, not enough time …
Yeah, I know that's a statement that any serious reader will be nodding at ... but they'd also be saying "what's new?" And I'd be agreeing with them. Even a voracious reader doesn't ever catch up, because there's so much more out there - classics that you never read as a child, new genres you... Continue Reading →
NaNoWriMo …
I've just joined Alex Cavanaugh’s Insecure Writers Support Group (the link takes you to details on what that means and how to join. You'll also find a list of bloggers signed up to the challenge - do check them out). On the first Wednesday of every month, we all post our thoughts, fears or words... Continue Reading →