Perhaps part of the problem is that, with so many horrors around and general insecurity, we don't always feel as though we should be enjoying ourselves, it doesn't seem quite right. But that's why it's so important to enjoy wonderful books and joyous experiences when we can because we're lucky enough to be able to do so!
My favourite everyday household items are the old things from my parents. Not the fancy stuff, but my father's battered but beautiful wood and brass, elliptical, spirit level and my mother's favourite china and handwritten recipes. They wear the marks of time but they are instantly transporting to the, fortunately, golden days of a long ago rural childhood. They mingle in the cupboards and drawers with our contemporary stuff, cheerfully blending the generations
I absolutely loved this. I’m completely guilty of falling into this trap myself, and thank you for all the fabulous recommendations too! Very intrigued to read more about your language learning.
Loved this, and thank you for all the reading recommendations, especially Dear Committee… as I am always looking for epistolary and/or funny novels. I’m really looking forward to the piece on language learning - I went through this process twice in my youth, but would love to hear more about learning languages later in life.
The "murdoku" in that FT supplement is so good I started doing it, stopped, photocopied it and sent it to friends, relatives, then sat down and finished it while drinking my coffee. Enjoy!!
Love the joy list and recommendations...
Perhaps part of the problem is that, with so many horrors around and general insecurity, we don't always feel as though we should be enjoying ourselves, it doesn't seem quite right. But that's why it's so important to enjoy wonderful books and joyous experiences when we can because we're lucky enough to be able to do so!
My favourite everyday household items are the old things from my parents. Not the fancy stuff, but my father's battered but beautiful wood and brass, elliptical, spirit level and my mother's favourite china and handwritten recipes. They wear the marks of time but they are instantly transporting to the, fortunately, golden days of a long ago rural childhood. They mingle in the cupboards and drawers with our contemporary stuff, cheerfully blending the generations
I absolutely loved this. I’m completely guilty of falling into this trap myself, and thank you for all the fabulous recommendations too! Very intrigued to read more about your language learning.
Loved this, and thank you for all the reading recommendations, especially Dear Committee… as I am always looking for epistolary and/or funny novels. I’m really looking forward to the piece on language learning - I went through this process twice in my youth, but would love to hear more about learning languages later in life.
The "murdoku" in that FT supplement is so good I started doing it, stopped, photocopied it and sent it to friends, relatives, then sat down and finished it while drinking my coffee. Enjoy!!