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Time to Myself
How much time do you get to yourself? Depends what counts as free time: Not working Not getting ready for work or commuting Not studying Not looking after children Not looking after elders Not making or keeping medical appointments Not
Time to Myself
How much time do you get to yourself? Depends what counts as free time: Not working Not getting ready for work or commuting Not studying Not looking after children Not looking after elders Not making or keeping medical appointments Not
Clothing Imbalance
Last winter I posted that I was bored with my winter wardrobe and it needed a big boost. The best time to buy would have been last year’s end-of-winter sales, but I couldn’t bear to think about chunky sweaters when
Clothing Imbalance
Last winter I posted that I was bored with my winter wardrobe and it needed a big boost. The best time to buy would have been last year’s end-of-winter sales, but I couldn’t bear to think about chunky sweaters when
What I Liked About September
Hey, September! It was a good one. I will be brief about what I didn’t like: Didn’t get roller skating this summer at all – I don’t work near the Speed Skating Oval any more. The sidewalks in my neighbourhood
What I Liked About September
Hey, September! It was a good one. I will be brief about what I didn’t like: Didn’t get roller skating this summer at all – I don’t work near the Speed Skating Oval any more. The sidewalks in my neighbourhood
10 Books that Affected Me
The Asian Pear recently tagged me to participate in 10 Books That Affected Me. I am happy to join in! Books that had a big impact on me are not necessarily the same as my favourite books – that would
10 Books that Affected Me
The Asian Pear recently tagged me to participate in 10 Books That Affected Me. I am happy to join in! Books that had a big impact on me are not necessarily the same as my favourite books – that would
2014 Goals Update
Last December, I drew up a set of goals for the year, and I even expanded them in January: December 2013 Goals List January 2014 Goals List But I haven’t tracked them much, and didn’t do a half-year check-in. How
2014 Goals Update
Last December, I drew up a set of goals for the year, and I even expanded them in January: December 2013 Goals List January 2014 Goals List But I haven’t tracked them much, and didn’t do a half-year check-in. How
La Belle Époque
Are you drawn to another era – a time and place that feels like it belongs to you? Do you picture yourself travelling west across America on a covered wagon, cooking on an open fire, clearing land and building a
La Belle Époque
Are you drawn to another era – a time and place that feels like it belongs to you? Do you picture yourself travelling west across America on a covered wagon, cooking on an open fire, clearing land and building a
READING DOWN THE HOUSE Report # 10
I had a stack of 17 books I bought, but never got around to reading. This year I set myself the challenge of reading them all. They had enough appeal for me to buy them, so I thought they deserved
READING DOWN THE HOUSE Report # 10
I had a stack of 17 books I bought, but never got around to reading. This year I set myself the challenge of reading them all. They had enough appeal for me to buy them, so I thought they deserved
Classics – Take ’em or Leave ’em
I have spent the last few weeks trying to list all of the classic books I’ve read. First I listed titles from memory, then I looked at my book shelves, and finally I looked up some reputable lists of classic
Classics – Take ’em or Leave ’em
I have spent the last few weeks trying to list all of the classic books I’ve read. First I listed titles from memory, then I looked at my book shelves, and finally I looked up some reputable lists of classic
Am I Honest?
I bet most people, or at least readers of this blog, think of themselves as honest most of the time. But honesty is relative. It ranges from agreeing with everyone about everything, to not saying a word. I Don’t Think
Am I Honest?
I bet most people, or at least readers of this blog, think of themselves as honest most of the time. But honesty is relative. It ranges from agreeing with everyone about everything, to not saying a word. I Don’t Think
On Courtesy, Shyness and Restraint (2014)
Updated from a 2012 post: I identify strongly with literary characters like Elinor Dashwood (Sense and Sensibility) and Renee Michel (The Elegance of the Hedgehog) – both of whom are held back from living fully by their excessive restraint. Like
On Courtesy, Shyness and Restraint (2014)
Updated from a 2012 post: I identify strongly with literary characters like Elinor Dashwood (Sense and Sensibility) and Renee Michel (The Elegance of the Hedgehog) – both of whom are held back from living fully by their excessive restraint. Like
An Exacting Life 