Hello!
I hope everyone has had a good weekend. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading for fun this weekend but it will be back on dissertation work from tomorrow.
So here is my week on the blog.
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Currently Reading
Going to start reading this tonight.
Not a busy week on the blog front but hopefully things will improve next week.
Happy Reading
Happy Friday!
I hope everyone is looking forward to the weekend.
This weeks poem is by Laura Mucha. Mucha is an ex-lawyer and award-winning poet, writer and speaker.
The Land of Blue Across the valley, it waits for you, a place they call The Land of Blue. It's far and near, it's strange yet known - and in this land, you'll feel alone, you might feel tears roll down your cheek, you might feel wobbly, weary, weak. I know this won't sound fun to you - it's not - this is The Land of Blue. It's blue - not gold or tangerine, it's dark - not light, not bright or clean. It's blue- and when you leave, you'll see the crackly branches of the tree, the golden skies, the purring cat, the piercing eyes, the feathered het and all the other things that come when you escape from feeling glum. Across the valley, it waits for you, a place they call The Land of Blue and going there will help you know how others feel when they feel low. Laura Mucha
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WWW Wednesday is a meme hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words.
The rules are answer the questions below and share a link to your blog in the comments section of Sam’s blog.
Happy Wednesday!
I have spent the day finishing another assignment and now it has finally been handed in I intend to spend the next couple of days doing lots of fun reading until I start on the next one. However, I also need to catch up on house work so that might also have to happen.
What I am Currently Reading
I struggled to get into this initially but now I am hooked.
What I have Recently Finished Reading
Really enjoyed both these books. Here is the review for The Late Monsieur Gallet. Review for The Murder on the Links will follow shortly.
What I Think I will Read Next
As usual I am never quite sure what I will read next, it all depends what mood I am in.
So there is my WWW Wednesday please drop me a link with your WWW Wednesday and I will head over for a visit.
Happy Reading
Hello!
I hope everyone is having a good weekend so far.
Here is what has been happening on the blog this week.
Posts this Week
Currently Reading
I’m only 30 pages in so far but I’m finding it really interesting.
Acquired Books
So there is my week. I hope everyone has also had a good week.
Happy Reading
Happy Friday!
I hope you all have some fantastic plans for the weekend.
My chosen poem today is by a new poet for me, Amy Levy. Amy Levy (10 November 1861 – 10 September 1889) was a British essayist, poet, and novelist best remembered for her literary gifts. She was also the first Jewish woman at Cambridge University.
A London Plane-Tree Green is the plane-tree in the square, The other trees are brown; They droop and pine for country air; The plane-tree loves the town. Here, from my garret-pane, I mark The plane-tree bud and blow, Shed her recuperative bark, And spread her shade below. Among her branches, in and out, The city breezes play; The dun fog wraps her round about; Above, the smoke curls grey. Others the country take for choice, And hold the town in scorn; But she has listened to the voice On city breezes borne. Amy Levy
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Hello!
I haven’t done a This and That Thursday in ages so I thought it was time for an update that doesn’t involve books.
I have had my first vaccine now and have gradually started going out and visiting places which has been a nice change.
Studying
I have now begun work on my dissertation and I am thoroughly enjoying it. It is so nice to be studying a topic that you have chosen for yourself.
Piano
I am averaging an hour a day of piano practice and thoroughly enjoying it. It is so good to be practicing and having a proper structure to my practice again.
Adventures
We went for a lovely day out to Croome which is a National Trust property. I hadn’t been for years so couldn’t remember much about it. It was beautiful day and it was wonderful to go for a nice walk around the grounds and go around the house followed by a nice lunch in the cafe.
We also went for a lovely meal this evening for my mom’s birthday. It was so good to have some normality and have a nice relaxing evening.
Solar Eclipse
This morning we got the telescope out to see the solar eclipse, with a filter of course. It was rather cloudy but we managed to see it which was wonderful to see. I managed to get a rather dodgy picture with my phone through the telescope, it isn’t great but it was really tricky to get the phone lined up with the telescope.
So there are a few of my adventures recently. Work and chores continue as normal but I must admit I have been having lots of fun with the new strimmer. Hopefully I will manage to go to an actual bookshop soon as well.
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WWW Wednesday is a meme hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words.
The rules are answer the questions below and share a link to your blog in the comments section of Sam’s blog.
Happy Wednesday!
I hope everyone is having a good week so far. I have been thoroughly getting into my research for my dissertation and I have finally started to get a plan worked out. I have also been trying to control our overgrown garden with varied results.
What I am Currently Reading
I started this yesterday and I am already nearly finished it. I do love the Maigret books. We have been watching the Maigret series with Rowan Atkinson playing Maigret this week, I just wish there were more episodes than four.
What I Have Recently Finished Reading
This is my favourite book of 2021 so far! Click the photo for the review.
What I Think I will Read Next
As usual no clue what I will read next, it all depends on my mood.
Please drop me a link with your WWW Wednesday and I will head over for a visit.
Happy Reading.
Hello!
I hope everyone has had a good start to the week today. I have managed to get loads of studying done and some gardening so I am very pleased.
My latest book has arrived from The Willoughby Book Club and it is the first hardback book I have received from them which was even more exciting as I love a hardback book.
So here this the book.
All Andrew wants is to be normal. That’s why his coworkers believe he has the perfect wife and two children waiting at home for him after a long day. But the truth is, his life isn’t exactly as people think . . . and his little white lie is about to catch up with him. Because in all of Andrew’s efforts to fit in, he’s forgotten one important thing: how to really live. And maybe, it’s finally time for him to start.
Please drop me a comment if you have read the book.
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Hello!
I hope everyone is having a good weekend so far. It has been another busy week where sadly the blog has suffered again. I will try to be a better blogger I promise!
Posts this Week
Currently Reading
Absolutely loving this so far.
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Happy Friday!
I hope everyone has some exciting weekend plans. I chose this poem for today because it made me smile and hope it makes you smile.
Buckingham Palace They're changing the guard at Buckingham Palace- Christopher Robin went down with Alice. Alice is marrying one of the guard. 'A soldier's life is terrible hard,' Says Alice. They're changing guard at Buckingham Palace- Christopher Robin went down with Alice. We saw a guard in a sentry-box. 'One of the sergeants looks after their socks,' Says Alice. They're changing guard at Buckingham Palace- Christopher Robin went down with Alice. We looked for the King, but he never came. 'Well, God take care of him, all the same,' Says Alice. They're changing guard at Buckingham Palace- Christopher Robin went down with Alice, They've great big parties inside the grounds. 'I wouldn't be King for a hundred pounds,' Says Alice. They're changing guard at Buckingham Palace- Christopher Robin went down with Alice. A face looked out, but it wasn't the King's. 'He's much too busy a -signing things,' Says Alice. They're changing guard at Buckingham Palace- Christopher Robin went down with Alice. 'Do you think the King knows all about me?' 'Sure to, dear, but it's time for tea,' Says Alice. A. A. Milne
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