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  • A good January, so far

    A good January, so far

    As Januarys go, this one hasn’t been too bad, so far, not taking into consideration world events, of course, although yesterday’s amazing marches across the world have filled me with hope.  I’ve had five – FIVE – rejections in the past six weeks, not all poetry or writing related, but, surprisingly, I’m unbowed.  Could it be… Read more

  • In which I entertain a charming visitor

    In which I entertain a charming visitor

    This week has mostly been about me being ill – not seriously ill, just an annoying cold with horrible flu-type symptoms; feverish, aching limbs, bad headache.  Unfortunately I had to cancel our Poetry Society Stanza meeting at Trowbridge Town Hall and I was really sorry about that.  I felt that I might be contagious so… Read more

  • On being on Facebook when I’m trying not to be

    On being on Facebook when I’m trying not to be

    Everything got off to a wonderful start on New Year’s Day and Bank Holiday Monday.  I went for several walks, spent hours away from the internet, read loads, cooked great food, laughed at my husband’s jokes, listened to my kids’ music, generally hung out with the family, wrote some new poems. Then I got stumped… Read more

  • Poetry from Art workshop at Drawing Projects UK

    Poetry from Art workshop at Drawing Projects UK

    Poetry from Art workshop with Josephine Corcoran.  Write new poems in response to an exhibition of Anita Taylor‘s drawings.  Saturday 21 January 2017. 10am – 1pm. Drawing Projects UK, Bridge House, Trowbridge. £15. Limited places. Please book your place  – you can book online or in person at Drawing Projects UK. This is an exciting opportunity… Read more

  • Goodbye 2016

    It’s my final post of the year so a good time to say thank you for reading my blog.  I’ve made many friends over the five years I’ve been blogging, some of whom I’ve become friends with in real life and some of whom I feel I’m friends with, even though we’ve only met on… Read more

  • An update of sorts

    An update of sorts

    After my mammoth blogging extravaganza when I posted every day in November, I’ve been having a little rest.  It’s rather delightful!  Almost inevitably, I’ve done more poetry writing which is a good thing, I think (*peruses notebook nervously*).  I’ve also applied for a couple of jobs (and been turned down for one 😦 )  –… Read more