01. First week of the German Film Festival – very much enjoyed Foreign Language (although the mix of German and French meant following what little I can in German was almost impossible). Continue reading
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Things That Are Making Me Happy This Week
01. Went to a fabulous concert this week – A Kind of Hush (The Magic of Karen Carpenter) – brought to us by Katie Noonan, Melinda Schneider and Abby Dobson (which has prompted a little Leonardo’s Bride retrospective). Such a beautiful night and I loved that each of the singers but their own stamp on the songs (without putting too much of a stamp!). Continue reading
Things That Are Making Me Happy This Week
01. I’ve had such a great Comedy Festival week – Continue reading
Things That Are Making Me Happy (Last Week)
01. I’m a day late because I’ve just returned from (R)Adelaide. The purpose of my trip? To sail on Brindabella. It exceeded all expectations. Already plotting how I can wangle a longer voyage. Continue reading
Sample Saturday – a romance, a painting, and a chance meeting
Sample Saturday is when I wade through the eleventy billion samples I have downloaded on my Kindle. I’m slowly chipping away and deciding whether it’s buy or bye. Continue reading
Sample Saturday – a teacher, a first wife and a writer
Sample Saturday is when I wade through the eleventy billion samples I have downloaded on my Kindle. I’m slowly chipping away and deciding whether it’s buy or bye. Continue reading
Drawing a line under 2023 reviews
I’m loathe to do another bunch of short reviews, particularly as I have lots to say about some of these books (and a squillion quotes highlighted) but I also know that I’m unlikely to find the time required, so… Continue reading
Things That Are Making Me Happy This Week
01. Disco Miffy (made by my daughter). Continue reading
The Happiest Things from Things That Are Making Me Happy
It’s hard to pick out the happiest of happy things but this is my list of 2023 highlights (excluding books and holidays). Continue reading
The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown
The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown sparked so many very, very happy memories for me. Continue reading