Right — pull up a chair, or a turnip, or whatever passes for furniture these days — because I’ve just finished The Three Strangers and by Jupiter’s whiskers, what an experience it was. Like trying to shave a goat on a merry-go-round. It's a night so wet it would make Noah look skywards and say, “You what, again?” … Continue reading Wessex Tales: Why You Should Never Invite Strangers to Your Baptism: A Hardy Story: The Three Strangers
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Solveig’s Song, from Peer Gynt: A Love Letter Wrapped in an Emotional Ambush
This week, I’ve been indulging in a bit of painting - not the refined strokes of a portrait, mind you, but rather the far more prosaic task of doors and skirting boards! And let me tell you, when I dabble in a spot of DIY (which I am unashamedly dreadful at), I find it essential … Continue reading Solveig’s Song, from Peer Gynt: A Love Letter Wrapped in an Emotional Ambush
The Monkey & The Dolphin: A Dive into Aesop’s Wisdom
Surely, hasn't everyone delved into at least a few of these marvelous short stories? I devoured them with glee during my younger years. For those who haven't yet had the pleasure, if you merely take a brief plunge into their world, you'll soon find yourself exclaiming, "Oh, yes, naturally!" Gustave Doré's 1867 print of the … Continue reading The Monkey & The Dolphin: A Dive into Aesop’s Wisdom
A Midsummer Nightmare
Marc Chagall’s painting A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a garish spectacle that fails to capture the essence of Shakespeare’s timeless play. Chagall, known for his vibrant colours and dreamlike compositions, seems to have let his whimsical tendencies run amok in this work, resulting in a piece that is as perplexing as it is unsatisfactory. Firstly, … Continue reading A Midsummer Nightmare
Disarmed
Sometimes, I find myself lacking the willpower or energy to fight back against the crushing weight of my own thoughts. By fight, I mean the internal struggle to push away the overwhelming impulse to disappear, to escape from this world. Not that I have a spaceship or anything like that - my feet are firmly … Continue reading Disarmed
Wording 