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Consistency sucks (the life out of me)
I spent all of Saturday, when I should have been writing the post I should have published last week, the week before and yesterday, clearing furniture…
Dec 16, 2024
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Weathering the storms
I made my coffee in the semi-dark this morning—reluctant to wake my marshmallow brain with artificial light. I misjudged the dosage and now I’m sitting…
Nov 24, 2024
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Two weeks notice
Our favourite local garden is closing. It’s a small but beautiful demonstration garden attached to a garden centre, cafe and horticultural education…
Nov 21, 2024
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Digging deep
I love autumn. At least, I think I do. What I actually love is the idea of autumn. The pumpkin-spice-flavoured Instagram version, not the reality. I…
Nov 3, 2024
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I'll wait until you're dead
It’s the end of June and perfect seaside weather. I’m walking along the seafront with my parents and my father’s dog, trying to balance their competing…
Oct 27, 2024
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I'll wait until you're dead
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Weathering the storms
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Insomnia
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The Seeds of Magic
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Consistency sucks (the life out of me)
I spent all of Saturday, when I should have been writing the post I should have published last week, the week before and yesterday, clearing furniture…
Dec 16, 2024
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Miranda - Root Stories
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14
3
Weathering the storms
I made my coffee in the semi-dark this morning—reluctant to wake my marshmallow brain with artificial light. I misjudged the dosage and now I’m sitting…
Nov 24, 2024
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Miranda - Root Stories
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I'll wait until you're dead
It’s the end of June and perfect seaside weather. I’m walking along the seafront with my parents and my father’s dog, trying to balance their competing…
Oct 27, 2024
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Miranda - Root Stories
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I think you're saying "Beckenham"
— Finding a voice in a noisy world.
Sep 23, 2024
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The Citadel
Trying to prove my love in log piles and aching limbs
Feb 18, 2024
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Digging deep
I love autumn. At least, I think I do. What I actually love is the idea of autumn. The pumpkin-spice-flavoured Instagram version, not the reality. I…
Nov 3, 2024
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Pay attention!
How attention and memory are linked. Plus an exercise that puts this into practice.
Oct 20, 2024
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Making memory hunting child's play
Toy-based memory prompts for writers and creatives
Mar 10, 2024
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What's the soundtrack to your life?
Musical memory prompts for writers and creatives
Jan 28, 2024
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Discovering the art of time travel
How memory journalling has helped me to unearth my history and reconnect with the present.
Jan 26, 2024
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Two weeks notice
Our favourite local garden is closing. It’s a small but beautiful demonstration garden attached to a garden centre, cafe and horticultural education…
Nov 21, 2024
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Digging deep
I love autumn. At least, I think I do. What I actually love is the idea of autumn. The pumpkin-spice-flavoured Instagram version, not the reality. I…
Nov 3, 2024
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Miranda - Root Stories
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Walking back to happiness
When I walk, problems that feel knotted tight begin to loosen and gently unwind. Not entirely though. The movement of legs alone isn’t enough to resolve…
Sep 29, 2024
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Drowning in the sky
posting a half a day late but with extra clouds
Feb 25, 2024
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The Citadel
Trying to prove my love in log piles and aching limbs
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Pay attention!
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Walking back to happiness
When I walk, problems that feel knotted tight begin to loosen and gently unwind. Not entirely though. The movement of legs alone isn’t enough to resolve…
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I think you're saying "Beckenham"
— Finding a voice in a noisy world.
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Insomnia
When the internal hyperactive meets the neglectful daughter of ageing parents in the small hours of a wakeful morning.
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Bat walks with Pete
Remembering an old friend and birthday buddy
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Making memory hunting child's play
Toy-based memory prompts for writers and creatives
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Drowning in the sky
posting a half a day late but with extra clouds
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