Blurb: The year is 1899 and Sonia Wilson is a scientific illustrator without work, prospects or hope. When the reclusive Dr. Halder offers her a position illustrating his vast collection of insects, Sonia jumps at the chance to move to his North Carolina manor house and put her talents to use. But soon enough she … Continue reading Book Review: Wolf Worm by T. Kingfisher
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Sunday Musings
Daily writing promptWhat’s a simple pleasure in life that brings you joy?View all responses The different plants in my garden have been slowly growing over the spring months, and now a few of them are beginning to bloom! I never thought I would be this excited to see a flower but I am checking the … Continue reading Sunday Musings
200 instagram followers!
Social media will always be a bit of a mystery to me because what do you mean 200 people are following my new instagram page?! I have been posting on there a bit more regularly lately, as I do find it easier to keep up with than the blog itself, but it still baffles me … Continue reading 200 instagram followers!
Sunday Musings
Daily writing promptDo you have a quote you live your life by or think of often?View all responses 'In a world where you can be anything, be kind' - My most guiding mantra. Even on very tough days at work, or just tough days existing in this world, I keep this quote in mind when … Continue reading Sunday Musings
Are animal yoga classes ethical?
I have recently gotten back into yoga. I used to be quite consistent with attending yoga classes, but now I only follow YouTube videos (mainly because there is no where local to me to actually attend a yoga class) and so I am very much an amateur. I can just about touch my toes, let … Continue reading Are animal yoga classes ethical?
Sunday Musings
Daily writing promptWhat topics do you like to discuss?View all responses I really enjoy deep dives, where people can get really deep into one topic to really analyse it in all it's different ways. I have a few ideas in mind, but are there any questions or topics you would like me to address on … Continue reading Sunday Musings
Floof friday
The bird song around me lately has become quite the opera! I have also moved office locations so am being introduced to even more new songs from birds that I have not encountered before. Like this eurasian jay...who spent most of the morning singing at the top of their lungs. It did help the morning … Continue reading Floof friday
Sunday Musings
Daily writing promptHow do you unwind after a demanding day?View all responses I doomscroll. I know this is not the best thing to do, but I do find that a little 10 minute scroll online helps me disconnect my brain from my work thoughts. It's like a nice hard reset for my brain to go … Continue reading Sunday Musings
Sunday musings
Daily writing promptWhat are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness?View all responses In no particular order: A very hot cup of tea - Top tip: the bigger the mug, the bigger the happiness Sunshine - vitamin D is no joke and especially living in England, I feel like I am starved of sunshine for … Continue reading Sunday musings
Should vegans use pest control: The ethics of gardening
I have recently moved and actually have a garden. I have never had much of a green thumb, but I thought since I have the space, I want to at least try and make it look pretty and to grow some vegetation and extra places for nature. I mostly have shrubs at the moment, but … Continue reading Should vegans use pest control: The ethics of gardening