Category: 365
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Do the work, books as support
Seth Godin posted a list of books to help with motivation and getting things done http://www.squidoo.com/a-diet-for-your-mind. One has stood out for me and I spent a whole £6 and bought it: Do the Work by Steven Pressfield. Short, brief and to the point it helps you get that project done. Do the Work by Steven Pressfield…
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Stuff every woman should know, really
Quirk books taught me how to do a 180′ turn in a car and have generally provided much happiness and security. The introduction to one of their most famous publications will explain how: Danger! It lurks at every corner. Volcanoes. Sharks. Mountain lions. Quicksand. Terrorists. The pilot of the plane blacks out…
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Posting every day
I missed a few posts last week because I was poorly and busy is what I tell myself. I actually missed a few posts because I told myself that I was too poorly and busy to write anything meaningful and useful. It is the same story for everything that makes me procrastinate. “it has to…
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Not really ageing
Robyn Wright is in House of Cards as the wife of Kevin Spacey’s character and she has wrinkles and is an older woman. I remember her as a young actress in Santa Barbara and the Princess Bride. When did she grow older? (Source: The Talks) The passing of time seems strange. When you walk into…
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A boost for Brunel’s Great Western Railway
Bellott’s Road Bridge, part of Brunel’s Great Western Railway, is in line for £400,000 from the government for a full structural inspection and subsequent works. The money is being matched by £2.2 million for the cost of repairs. This should be great news for Brunel enthusiasts such as the Bath Heritage Watchdog especially after their…
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From health to happiness
I was too tired to post yesterday and ended up falling asleep when M drifted off. Today, to make up for the lack, I thought I would offer a selection of topics I’ve been enjoying through the week. Creating space to hold your child’s emotions From the Attachment Parenting blog comes this article on allowing…
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Best cafes and best places for coffee in Bristol
Top three best places for coffee (with a dash of bias towards soy milk) 1. Small Street Espresso The place with the best coffee in Bristol is definitely Small Street Espresso on Small Street. They serve excellent coffee (and not Extract with all its bitterness, thank God) from Clifton Coffee and other sources such as…
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Jack Kornfield, supportive writing
Jack Kornfield’s writing has been a huge support for me over the years. He discusses Buddhism through western filters. I have read the Wise Heart and A Path With Heart. I am reading Bringing home the Dharma and plan to read as many more as I can. I will leave with you a quotation that…
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A letter to Mersina, 23 January 2013
I’ve had the strangest worry today that something would happen to me and Mersina wouldn’t have any memory of me. Before the day was over I wanted her to have something that she could keep – some sentiment from me. I’ve never particularly liked those letters that mums write to their children but this was…
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The Girl Who Would Be King
The Girl Who Would Be King by Kelly Thompson is a book I came across when I was looking for women comic book writers. This is Thompson’s first novel and had a fundraising campaign on Kickstarter attracting $26,478. That’s a pretty incredible amount for a first novel. Thompson says this book is for Fans of…