A Poetry Lesson 2.5: Guest Post by Mr B, George Herbert’s ‘Vertue’
A follow-up to my lesson on George Herbert. This time written by my amazing teacher: Mr B
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A Poetry Lesson 1: Robert Frost’s ‘Birches’
In #Lockdown Rediscovering Poetry. Today: A gorgeous poem by American poet, Robert Frost. Nature, childhood, coping with life, and some interesting rhythms. Who could ask for more?
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Better Than Cake – Proper Comfort Reads: Keyes and Kinsella
Better for you than a giant piece of cake – these are my go-to books when I want to escape and come up smiling. Marian Keyes and Sophie Kinsella are my top two.
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10 Ways to Cope With a Depressed Partner
Living with a depressed partner is tough. Here is what I have learned on how to cope when things are at their darkest.
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Going to the Gym at 50 (Even though I hate it)
Why you should exercise even if you’re over fifty and hate exercising.
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A Funny Old Month
Children, dogs, ducks, and noodles.
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You have GOT to listen to this Podcast
The wonderful ‘Older and Wider’ Podcast and general love for Jenny Eclair.
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Balm for Middle-Aged Rage
My theory on why the illusion of control becomes more important the older you get
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Why Do We Despise Older Woman?
‘I am so sick and tired of the casual, dismissive, and contemptuous way older women are treated in the media and so much popular literature.’
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Bloggerversary! One Year of Blogging
Everything I have learned after one year of blogging. First, don’t give up!
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