Monthly Archives: May 2015

The Long & Winding Woad

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Sheila N

“Our ancestors were not stupid.” – A friend The things that comfort me at times of trouble may seem strange to some: a Youtube clip from Doctor Who. The way a crow lands in the local park, when I’m walking … Continue reading →

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Saucy is for Postcards: Public Art

Posted on May 23, 2015 by Sheila N

Whenever I go out of town – which is not very often – I take my camera with me. It helps me look at things, on those days when I’d rather be hiding under the duvet with a book. (1) … Continue reading →

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Writers & Their Sheds: Nimue Brown

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Sheila N

In the second of a series of guest blogs, Stroud-based author Nimue Brown writes about daydreaming, small space living, and sharing a table with an artist. Do you have a special / particular place where you write? If so, did … Continue reading →

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A Gold-Rimmed Eye: A Poetic Blog

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Sheila N

This morning, when I stepped out into the garden, a friend was waiting on the garden wall. I think of him as a friend. Feeding the birds is part of what I do. And the male blackbird knows this so … Continue reading →

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Writers & Their Sheds: Phillipa Fioretti

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Sheila N

In the first of a series of guest blogs, Australian author Phillipa Fioretti writes about her study, silence, and why she always knows where her towel is. Do you have a special / particular place where you write? If so, … Continue reading →

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