Time for a new week, and a new Monday Musing. With Pablo Neruda's birthday coming up this week, I'm hoping that this post might serve as some (albeit minor) celebration of his life and work. So take some time out this week and read a little Neruda. Trust me when I say that you will … Continue reading Monday Musing: 07/07/14
Granted, the apologies are getting a little old. However, on top of combatting jet lag for the past week, I also spent my weekend in the Land that Time Forgot (a.k.a. my grandmother's house, where internet is entirely absent). But I am fully yours, once again - and yes, I can hear your sighs of … Continue reading Monday Musing: 30/09/13
Poetry and I are not the best of friends. I have tried to break down the strange mental barrier that seems to separate me from true appreciation of the art, but to no avail. I think it likely that I will never be the kind of person to wistfully leaf through poetry anthologies for leisure, … Continue reading Celebrating A Legacy: Pablo Neruda
Happy Monday everyone! I hope those of you in the UK are enjoying your extra day off and taking particular advantage of the spectacular weather. If not, grab a blanket and a book, and head outside. And to send you on your way (or perk up a mundane working Monday for the non-Brits among you), … Continue reading Monday Musing: 06/05/13
The Book Habit 