Ancient Word of the Day: Lacuna “lacuna”- in a manuscript denotes a ‘little lake’ or #hiatus, blank, a missing portion (OED n.1) This word is borrowed from Latin in the 17th Century. Have you ever taken a #pause from your #life or #career? what was this like? A break always gives a clear perspective in my opinion! #language #words #history
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Comforting Thought: Morning Poem by Mary Oliver
If it is your nature to be happy, you will swim away along the soft trails for hours, your imaginationalighting everywhere.” – Morning Poem by Mary Oliver
10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet #113
Edition #113 of Interesting Things I Found on the Internet is brimming with cosy and sleepy #animals, immersive deep house #music, cosy houseboats, a #vegan recipe and more. Join me for a brief moment of repose from life #ContentCatnip
Book Review: Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan
Egan is author of the sprawling coming-of-age novel A Visit from the Goon Squad which won the Pulitzer Prize. She has written another epic genre-bending novel this time set during WW2 in New York City, it’s immersive, sparkling and exhilarating. Rating: 🌟🌟🌟 Genre: Fiction, Adventure, Thriller, Historical Fiction Publisher: Corsair Review in one word: Nostalgic * Contains no spoilersContinue reading “Book Review: Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan”
Ancient Word of the Day: Kairos
When you walk with ‘Kairos’ you learn how to tip yourself out of chronological time and are able to decommodify your footsteps to walk in sacred time and to the rhythm of your creative mind.
10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet #112
Edition #112 of Interesting Things I Found on the Internet is chocas full of delectable delights like tessellating clouds, insects with morning dew and more…feast your eyeballs here fine folks! #ContentCatnip
Cycling along Edinburgh’s canal: Lochrin Basin to Almond Acqueduct
Come on a journey with me along one of my favourite scenic routes through the leafy, pastoral and mountainous outer suburbs of Edinburgh and East Lothian heading out into the countryside. This epic shared pedestrian and cycling path goes all the way from Edinburgh to Glasgow (56km one way) alongside the Forth and Clyde Canal.
Words and Music: Kua rongo ake au
Kua rongo ake au…. Kia kaha rā te puāwaitanga o tōu kaha Kei konā rā te puāwaitanga o tōu rangatirangatanga I have learned that… We can enjoy our jobs by changing our attitude Always do more than what you’re paid for, One day you’ll be paid for more than you do Kua rongo ake auContinue reading “Words and Music: Kua rongo ake au”
Comforting Thought: When Death Comes by Mary Oliver
“When it’s over I want to say: all my life, I was a bride married to amazement. I was the bridegroom, taking the world into my arms.” – When Death Comes by Mary Oliver.
10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet #111
Edition #111 of Interesting Things I Found on the Internet features Kate Bush, felt animations, travel forays, salty Breton legends, classic house, medieval remedies and more from #ContentCatnip
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