The Girdle of Melian

ooks! I still can't keep up with the books read list! Here, then, is another slew of photos! Three that didn't make it into the photos: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Long Haul, 100 Things to Know About Oceans, and The Forgotten Five series (up to book 6) Highly recommended books! Library book sale! A really fun book about Pluto Library book sale, another haul!  My interview with Vanessa Ricci-Thode Ancient book about the Ottoman Empire! New Tolkien! The Bovadium Fragments , a satire about Oxford Have you been to a library book sale recently?

oday is... Insecure Writer's Support Group Day ! Insecure Writer's Support Group A database resource site and support group for writers and authors. Featuring weekly guests and tips, a monthly blogfest gathering, a Facebook group, and thousands of links – all to benefit writers! #IWSG Website / Facebook Group / Fast Five Free Gift - Mobi / Epub / Pdf “Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds! Posting: The first Wednesday of every month is officially Insecure Writer’s Support Group day. Post your thoughts on your own blog. Talk about your doubts and the fears you have conquered. Discuss your struggles and triumphs. Offer a word of encouragement for others who are struggling. Visit others in the group and connect with your fellow writer - aim for a dozen new people each ti...

ack in my first year of blogging, while procrastinating on writing, I filled out an accident and injury related questionnaire . I'm bringing it back, but for pleasure not pain (situational and physical), this time! A) Aegean sun -- I love its warmth! B) Breeze on my face, when on a small boat, skimming over open water C) Cream. Any cream. hand lotion, body lotion, yummy smelling lotion... D) Dogs and cats, and petting them E) Eating my favourite foods, especially bread F) Finnish saunas! G) Getting into bed under my heated blanket H) Hugs! I) I love a freshly made bed, with newly laundered sheets J) Jokes, and laughing at silly, harmless stuff K) Kids sitting on my lap L) Lip balm M) Music! The shivers you get from a favourite song N) Massages at the hairdresser's O) Old stories retold P) Pools and swimming Q) Quiet rooms and waking to the sound of mourning doves R) Odd one No. 1: back in the day, when I had lots of cavities filled, dentists used to isolate...

ravel time! Here's how the year went: January The travel roundup for 2024 , including Athens and Montreal, and more! February Ireland part 1 March Ireland part 2 April Ireland part 3 Ireland part 4 Ireland part 5 Ireland part 6 Ireland part 7 May Ireland part 8 Tolkien in Paris June Paris part 1 Paris part 2 Backyard adventures part 1 July Backyard adventures part 2 Vegemite ! August Rhys Darby live in Manchester ! Pulp and Bloc Party at the Montreux Jazz Festival September Geneva and fire station On the Border of France and Switzerland... October Prague and Zurich Prague part 2 Prague part 3 November Geneva opera ! Wee Con and Edinburgh Part 1 of 4 Fun Wee Con and Edinburgh Part 2 of 4 Arts and Crafts December Wee Con and Edinburgh Part 3 of 4 Edinburgh Part 1 Wee Con and Edinburgh Part 4 of 4 Edinburgh Part 2   I have various lists here and there of places I would like to visit, I might do a post about that! Here's one: W...