"Thaw made me feel as though there are others just as broken as me, maybe many others, and that gave me hope and comfort even as it made me cry."Nicole from Books and BardsI write for many reasons.I write because my characters turn up in my head and ask me to write their story.I write because it helps me to pay attention to the world, and there is nothing more important than paying ...
It's snowing outside.On Friday, it will be two whole months since I moved in to my new little place, my new life.Earlier, I ate sweet mango and drank strong coffee in bed, accompanied by Silver's purring and Radio 6. Later, I will cook myself potatoes Dauphinoise, and tuck into the huge box of Hotel Chocolat chocolates I bought myself last week. Much later, I'll go out into the world to dance ...
In my last place, the TV was always on.Even when I was on my own, when I got home I'd automatically turn on some music (if I was very chilled), the radio (if I was a bit chilled) or the TV (if I'd had One Of Those Days).Even when I was listening to music, I'd turn on the TV to accompany me whilst I ate. As Galway Kinnell was aware, there are certain foods you shouldn't eat alone, and TVs provide ...
