I love Jane Austen. I have to confess so far I’ve only ever watched the films, I’ll be able to put that right soon as recently I’ve acquired a copy of Pride and Predjudice. When it comes to the films my favourite has to be Pride and Prejudice with Sense and Sensibilities coming a close … Continue reading »
Sunday Quote
Dreams seldom materialize on their own. Dian Fossey Continue reading »
In Every Job That Must Be Done…
Did you know studies have shown that positive thought really does work. Apparently looking on the bright side can up your energy levels, (I could seriously do with a bit of that!) boost your creativity and improve your health. As I’ve still got tonsillitis and have started a second course of antibiotics I wouldn’t grumble … Continue reading »
Tautology
Tautology, is the repetition of words that actually mean the same thing, like a free gift, ever found a gift that wasn’t free? Sometimes tautology is done to emphasise a point, but often it’s done with out even realising. I couldn’t resist hunting out a few examples; In my opinion, I think that I got … Continue reading »
Sunday Quote
You will never find time for anything. If you want time you must make it. Charles Buxton Continue reading »
Happiness, Happiness….
I had one of those great but simple, happy moments yesterday a quiet house, a cup of tea and a Cadbury’s Picnic bar. It was wonderful, procrastination at its best! Prior to the tea I had been battling with an email problem which was guaranteed to drive even the most cool, calm and collected of … Continue reading »
Hope Springs Eternal!
Every writer has a good pinch of hope especially when its time to press the send button that’ll send a manuscript whizzing through the air and into the inbox of an agent. Maybe a quick prayer is said as the hefty envelope is dropped though the slot in the post box. I said on 02nd … Continue reading »