The Bracelet: To Julia (Herrick)
Why I tie about thy wrist,Julia, this silken twist;For what other reason ’tisBut to show thee how, in part,Thou my pretty captive art?But thy bond slave is my heart:’tis but silk that bindeth...
View ArticleCoronavirus Vaccination
To say I was excited when I received my vaccination appointment would be an understatement. However, you would be wrong to think I’ve been living in fear since March 2020, although I’ve had a measure...
View ArticleDon’t let perfectionism rule you!
Committing (at the start of 2021) to writing and publishing at least one blog post a day has reinforced an important life lesson. Don’t let perfectionism rule you! Give everything your best shot, but...
View ArticleThe Baptism of Christ
Today in the Christian calendar we celebrate The Baptism of Christ, here depicted in the wonderful painting by Piero della Francesca in the National Gallery, London. You can read the story in the...
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