Every self-respecting bookworm seems to have read these books. I am both self-respecting and a bookworm ... and I haven't. Ah, paradoxes. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen I've watched the black and white Laurence Olivier Pride and Prejudice, the 1995 BBC series, the 2005 film, 'Lost in Austen' and 'Austenland'. I have never read… Continue reading famous books I haven’t read
Category: ness talks about life
lemonade and sandwiches
I'm in a little rut at the moment. Inspiration is sulking in a corner. I've argued with Sandwiches about actual sandwiches and written half-formed plot ideas on my hand. Tolkien's commentary on Beowulf isn't conquered yet. A sci-fi has been DNF'd. And ... I'VE DONATED BOOKS TO A CHARITY SHOP. Why these books? Lemme explain… Continue reading lemonade and sandwiches
Books and Monstrosities [February’s Flutters]
I can't spell February. It's a really awkward word and is off my 'what I'll name children/pets/inanimate objects' list. (Rejoice, Future Thingies! I've spared you a lifetime of misspellings!) Also: I'm sorry, but this post is a little long. I planted the seeds and boom! the words just leapt upwards. books read The Huntress of… Continue reading Books and Monstrosities [February’s Flutters]
how to make a cup of tea
I've discussed the Art of Making a Mug with fellow countrywomen (and found that some pour the milk first and the water after *shudder* and others scald the teapot before beginning the brew etc etc) and have decided to throw in my penny's worth. Here, dear friends, is a true and definite guide to how I… Continue reading how to make a cup of tea
Tag. I’m it.
I've been tagged* - thrice tagged - and therefore it has been decided by the Grand Post Master of This Blog (that would be me) to choose three questions from each tag and answer them in a satisfactory manner. Because 'thrice' is my word this week. *a large thank you to those who did so.… Continue reading Tag. I’m it.
