My precious new purchases
I picked up some books the other day I’d had on layby for a while. They were: I’ve already begun “Reading like a Writer”, and it’s been very difficult – not to read, but to handle. I’m so used to buying second-hand books that a new one to me is as fragile as a newborn…
Random Thoughts….
It’s been a funny ole’ week. Since last Saturday, when I put the question of the blogging book to the populace (and got a subdued reaction – although I appreciate the opinions that were expressed), my mind has been full of thoughts of grandeur. I was going to begin my own little publishing company. I…
Heartbreaking conversations with a five year old stranger
“Hi!” says a boy, running up to me in an indoor play centre on the weekend. “Hi!” says I. “My mum has a baby in her belly.” “That’s fantastic news. You’re going to be a big brother.” “My mum’s already had three babies die in her belly,” says the boy, unfazed. “Oh.” God, what can…
