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Monthly Archives: August 2011
Pictures to Inspire
Pictures To Inspire Certain images catch my eye anew even years after they were taken; they set my mind on a trail of thoughts often in diverse directions. I decided to share a few with you for this post in … Continue reading
Posted in Photo-essay, Writing
Tagged Bhutan, Egypt, inspiration, kauri tree, mountains, Nepal, photography, trees, writing cues
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Mum’s Poems
Mum’s Poems Today is the fourth anniversary of my mother’s death. Sylvia Mary Taggart – Ma, to me – born January 7th 1928, died 17th August 2007. Like many daughters, I didn’t fully appreciate her qualities until I was an … Continue reading
Posted in Memoir
Tagged a memorial, love of opera, memories, mental health, mothers, mothers and daughters, poems, seagull, street life, tribute to Mum
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How to Blend Your Own Body Oils
How to Blend Your Own Body Oils Be kind to yourself. Aromatic body oils don’t have to be an expensive luxury. You can blend your own. How to use aromatic body oils: After a shower or bath to condition, moisturise … Continue reading
Posted in TLC Treats for writers
Tagged aromatherapy, body oils, energising, essential oils, health, herbals, herbs, holistic health, how to blend aromatic oils, relaxation, stay well, TLC, treats, writing
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Review of His Last Duchess
Last lesson of the school day. In an atmosphere of congealed intelligence most of my class mates appear to be sleeping with their eyes open, or at best their minds are elsewhere, contemplating the freedom of the street after the … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews
Tagged author Gabrielle Kimm, debut novel, His Last Duchess, historical novel, historical romance, Italy, Renaissance, review, writing
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