Dear friend,I’ve been pondering the importance of home. Of having a place for ourselves in which we can be comfortable and at peace; a space for ourselves and those we love.Our home, or whatever space is ours, is a natural reflection of who we are. The more I tend to a space, the more relaxed … Continue reading Newsletter: home again
Dear friend,Welcome back.I didn't want to be *that* person. The one who writes about the new year at the beginning of January. Not because there's something wrong with writing about 2022 (in fact, I already have on my blog!), but because there's an overwhelming amount of content dedicated to beginnings and fresh starts and getting … Continue reading Newsletter: new year, old me
Since being on holidays, I have gotten back into reading somewhat. Sometimes we just need the right book to get us back into the rhythm of reading, and I’m so glad that’s happened to me. I’m aware that when I head back home and prepare for university next year, I will need to read numerous … Continue reading December 2021 Reads
Happy (almost) Christmas! Here I am again, writing to you at the beginning of this holiday season. Christmas is my favourite time of year, and it has been for a long time. I used to love decorating the tree with my family, listening to Christmas music (admittedly, I did start that a week early this … Continue reading Newsletter: peace is here
It’s funny to be here, once again talking about NaNoWriMo, which I haven’t discussed since 2019. NaNoWriMo, or, National Novel Writing Month, is a challenge which thousands of people tackle every November. The premise? Write 50,000 words in 30 days, or 1667 words a day. At the end of the month, boom, you’ve written yourself … Continue reading Updates / NaNo 2021
Welcome back! If you follow along with my blog, you'll know I've recently started a new series about femininity. I've been interested in the topic for a long time but avoided discussing it for the simple reason that I felt almost disqualified from having something to say. The topic seemed reserved for women with long … Continue reading Newsletter: branching out
Four books finished this month! And a few more lined up as I begin my unit on crime literature at uni. Felicity by Mary Oliver: A simple, lovely book of poetry. Not difficult to read or understand, but not too simple like some contemporary poetry can be. 4 stars. A Writing Life by Annie Dillard: … Continue reading October 2021 Reads
Tea (written by Sarah Bennett) Tea doesn't solve problems, But keeps them at bay. Have a cup in early morning, Don't face the coming day. An old little favourite! Have a beautiful day, Sarah xx
Routine (written by Sarah Bennett) I put the house to bed. Pull the curtains closed, move the dishes from the sink. I check the locks and switch off the lights. I wake with the sun. Draw back the covers, open the window and let the breeze in. I will never stray far from home. Sarah … Continue reading Routine / Poem
Hello again! To my right sits my morning cup of tea and my current cross-stitch project, something I've been working on during Sydney's lockdown. For those who know me, I don't think you'd call me adventurous. I've always been most comfortable at home, and easily fill my time pottering around the house. Writing. Cooking. Gardening. … Continue reading Newsletter: rediscovering creativity
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