Looking ahead to 2019 (and a giveaway!)
Well, 2018 is almost over and 2019 is approaching, and as ever, we prefer to look forward than back. So we have a copy of the Accidental Memoir to give away – a wonderful way of writing a “guidebook to yourself” without having to sit down and...
Cosy Blogging
It’s half-past seven on a Monday evening as I type this. One of my kitties is asleep. The other one is sitting next to me meowing sadly at intervals because the laptop isn’t very exciting to her; a mouse on a stick would be much more fun. I wasn’t...
A letter for after I’m dead
It’s the end of October. Our minds can easily turn to thoughts of death. The year is dying. The cold makes us feel our years. Halloween brings ghosts to mind. I’ve talked before about writing to yourself so that you can remind your future self how you feel...
What’s your soundtrack for letter writing?
There you are settling down for a writing session. You’ve got your stationery supplies laid out, your pen selected, and a cup of tea gently steaming (or the cold beverage of your choice – maybe the ice is still gently chinking). But do you make one more...
When the universe says slow down
Today I have learned that sometimes, you just have to stop. Whether you want to or not. The last few weeks have been totally manic for a whole host of reasons. My feet haven’t really touched the ground. My poor little pea brain can’t keep up. So it has...
The minimalist pencil case
Let me begin by stating the obvious: pencil cases are for storing pens and pencils. This is fine and straightforward. If you find that you have more pencils than case you can simply acquire a second or third as your needs dictate. I failed to acknowledge one key...
On handwriting…
Spotted this lovely article in my peruse of the internet this morning, which nevertheless made me sad in places… “You and I might have received a handwritten letter this week, but most people have not.” So true – and so tragic! One of the things we hope to achieve...Get featured on our blog!
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