I found myself furrow browed at times, nodding as Haig so vividly describes the effects of depression and anxiety
Reasons To Stay Alive by Matt Haig
DOMINICANA by Angie Cruz
The story is set some 56 years ago but feels vibrant, fresh and important.
Being Accountable #1 Jan 2021
a rather delicious GU Zillionaire Cheesecake is settling on top of my roast dinner
The Real Thing #2
The middle aged banter in the car, some coffee and more giggles waiting for the start are so much part of the experience.
The Real Thing #1
No, we are suckers for the feel of a book (embossed covers are almost erotic are they not?) Oh, and the smell of a new ink on paper....
Strange Flowers by Donal Ryan.
On a day off work, with our exercise, work and dog walking done, we enquire of each other "are we in?". Yes we are! Gentle music on, dog snuggled on the sofa, books out. Interrupted only by the need to eat. Our two-people-and-a-dog-book-club goes from strength to strength. We very often end up enjoying the... Continue Reading →
A Promised Land
...the no-stones-unturned, no-expert-ignored approach to Obama's presidency
The Places We Run – The Mudcrew Story
Their favourite memories as race organisers are all about seeing those final runners through the finish line
2021: a manifesto
a voice on the radio, a headline, a quip from a colleague, a shade of green, I try and scribble it down
In Praise Of 2020 #4 My Favourite Reads Of The Year
I also found myself having to lower the book and take a breather from the emotions the book recalls. Loved it.
