"Instructions for living a life: Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it." – Mary Oliver

  • June’s Books in 25 Words

    Summarising in 25 words what was most noteworthy to me from the books I finished this month. The Tombs of Atuan (Earthsea #3) – Ursula K. Le Guin Rereading some…

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  • May’s Books in 25 Words

    Summarising in 25 words what was most noteworthy to me from the books I finished this month. Career of Evil (Cormorant Strike #3) – Robert Galbraith When Robin is sent…

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  • April’s Books in 25 Words

    Summarising in 25 words what was most noteworthy to me from the books I finished this month. How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy – Jenny Odell Against the…

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  • “Mindful” by Mary Oliver

    “Mindful” by Mary Oliver

    I think this might be my favourite poem. The reminder to look and listen, it dovetails with my current read — “How to Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy” which I’ll…

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  • Hello!

    Hello!

    This isn’t my first blog. I’ve vacillated for a while now, trying to decide whether to continue with that blog or start something new and finally settled on something new.…

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