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How’s your week going? It’s rained ALL DAY he

How’s your week going?
It’s rained ALL DAY here and I’m missing being outside.
Regretting not getting on my waterproofs and braving the weather.
In other news, I’ve just written a small amount and realised what was wrong with a character. Turns out they weren’t grumpy enough. I tweaked the dialogue and suddenly the voice is there!
That’s my win for today, what was yours?
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P.S for those interested I’m popping up a quick thing in stories on how this photo was edited.
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‘Sleep quietly now that the gates of the day are

‘Sleep quietly now that the gates of the day are closed.
Leave tomorrow’s problems for tomorrow.
The Earth is peaceful, only the stars are abroad
and they will not cause you any trouble.’ Max Ehrmann
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Trying not to fret about Monday and the new week, homeschooling, work, and the state of the world are clambering to make me worry, but this poem was a balm.
Sending love if you’re feeling it too x
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Not taken today, as I’ve had the laziest day eve

Not taken today, as I’ve had the laziest day ever. I’ve read, eaten, drank tea and not done much else! Now off to decide what to eat next. Hope your Saturday was relaxing 😌
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This is where I’ll probably be for the next two

This is where I’ll probably be for the next two days because there is none of the homeschooling/work juggle with the never ending guilt.
We did it, we got to Friday. Who else feels like this week has lasted a year?
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Sleet, then snow, then rain, then calm ❄️🌨📖

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Went for a walk in the rain at dusk. Being outside

Went for a walk in the rain at dusk. Being outside always gets my head back to where it should be, and now in te bath for the longest soak known to man. 😊🛀
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Started on the first draft of the novel today, I’ve already done what I like to call ‘the vomit-draft’ and am now shuffling about the chapters, adding twists and turns and rewriting.
Time is in short supply though, feel like I’m spinning about twenty different plates at the moment so Lord knows how long it will take me to get to ‘the end.’
But, here’s to taking steps, one day at a time and progress no matter how small. Also to dogs, who cheer you on and are generally the best writing companions I’ve come across 😊🐾🐕‍🦺
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So much grim news so I’m hiding here and escapin

So much grim news so I’m hiding here and escaping the world this evening.
I hope you’re keeping safe and doing ok, go easy with that head chatter and take care.
It’s brutal at the moment isn’t it?
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It snowed last night so we woke up to Narnia. Got

It snowed last night so we woke up to Narnia. Got so cold on our walk my cheeks went numb, but it was worth it.
Shepherds pie and red cabbage on the go now, pure comfort food and the start of a new book.
I’m beginning The Wild Silence by the wonderful @raynor.winn
Reading it at the same time as @triciay777 as we enjoyed The Salt Path so very much and I’m really looking forward to the bookish chats we’re going to have.
Good books and good food, does it get any better?
Hope you’re reading something wonderful 📚😊
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Busy day so didn’t get chance to take a picture

Busy day so didn’t get chance to take a picture until late and I had to because it was snowing!
Fine, soft, feathery snow that looks a lot like icing sugar when it lands. (More in stories)
Now I’m home, with vegetable lasagna warming in the oven, the kettle on and I’m hoping for five minutes with my book. Just trying to work out the best place to hide.
Oh and thank you for the recommendations yesterday, I have made a huge, wonderful list.
How’s your day been?
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The juggle of homeschooling and working began here

The juggle of homeschooling and working began here today.
Luckily, my little one is just beginning her love of books. We didn’t get here easily, so I’m still nurturing her frail passion for reading, trying to fan the flames as best I can.
I’ve given her lots to try and we’ve settled on The Worst Witch books, but if you’ve any other recommendations hit me up with them.
If I can make her love reading as much as I do by the end of this lockdown, I’ll consider it a huge win.

And if you’re one of the many who’s trying to do math and explain verbs between replying to emails and arranging zoom meetings, have a hug.
It’s hard isn’t it, but we can do it 💪
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Is it too late to wish you a Happy New Year? I’

Is it too late to wish you a Happy New Year?
I’m only just getting back into the swing of things here, and even that’s going to be a very slow swing as we’re back in lockdown. So I thought I’d share my reading spot, as this is mostly where I’ll be for the next few weeks, messy bookshelves and all. One of my goals this month is to organise my books - I’m thinking in a rainbow colour as they look so good on @thehomeedit .
How do you organise your bookshelves?
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