It feels like an eternity since I last delved into the pages of this captivating novel - perhaps around four months ago, though time seems to dance with memory. Yet, as the seasons turn, it beckons me once more, whispering secrets and stories I've missed. And so, with eager anticipation, I immerse myself anew in … Continue reading Wuthering Heights: where love means never having to say you’re sane.
Month: May 2024
The Miller’s Tale
When I need a quick cheer-up, I reach for a more humorous book from my library, something along the lines of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, especially The Miller's Tale; makes my ribs ache! The Miller's Tale by Geoffrey Chaucer, one of the more... let's say, exuberant stories in The Canterbury Tales. Here, Chaucer gives us a … Continue reading The Miller’s Tale
Pentēkostē
Yesterday, Christians celebrated one of the most significant feasts in the Christian calendar - the Feast of Pentecost. This day marks the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles, fulfilling Christ's promise and inaugurating the birth of the Church. As we delve into the profound mysteries of this feast, we open our hearts to … Continue reading Pentēkostē
You’ve Got Red On You
King Charles III by Jonathan Yeo "You've got red on you." This line becomes a running gag throughout the film, Shaun of the Dead (2004). Now we all know someone else with red on him. The King's new portrait, a masterpiece of controversy! Painted by the renowned Jonathan Yeo, it's the talk of the town. … Continue reading You’ve Got Red On You
Decay
I've had this book for a short while now and finally got around to reading it. It's not what I'd call a page-turner. Far from it. "A Short History of Decay" by E. M. Cioran is like a philosophical rollercoaster through the haunted house of human existence. Picture this: a series of bite-sized wisdom snacks, … Continue reading Decay
Wording 