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Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman #TuesdayBookBlog #amreading #Bookreviews

Eleanor Oliphant is completely Fine is one of those exceptional, unsettling and ultimately uplifting novels a reader never forgets. It’s a special novel that made me feel a multitude of contradictory and strong emotions; optimism, devastation, shock and joy, but overall enthusiasm and positive energy. Eleanor is definitely not fine. The reader will walk in herContinue reading “Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman #TuesdayBookBlog #amreading #Bookreviews”

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#AtoZChallenge ‘T is for Three Trees’ #Haiku #NaPoWriMo #PoetryMonth

Tree 1 Tired branches twist While sun breaks through dangling leaves Proud tree weeps alone **** Tree 2 Buttercups look up Weary olive tree recalls When it bloomed in spring **** Tree 3 Lofty palm tree sways Leaves scrape salmon tinged dusk sky A feast for my eyes **** This year is my fourthContinue reading “#AtoZChallenge ‘T is for Three Trees’ #Haiku #NaPoWriMo #PoetryMonth”

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Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction ‘Forest Bathing’ #99Words #MondayBlogs

This post was written in response to Charli Mills at Carrot Ranch’s weekly #99 word Flash Fiction Challenge. This week’s prompt is to write a story about forest bathing. You can use the Japanese term, Shinrin Yoku. Check out other entries or take part yourself! Inspirational Walks The Verger at Rochester Cathedral heard the author’sContinue reading “Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction ‘Forest Bathing’ #99Words #MondayBlogs”

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#AtoZChallenge ‘S is for #SundayWalks’ #Tanka #PoemADay #PoetryMonth

Sunday Walks Follow slim footpaths By the banks of the river, Breathe moist air. Connect With the nymph of your childhood, Refresh heavy thoughts, move on. I was fortunate enough to take a long, energizing walk with my daughter and grandchildren this morning, along the luscious, verdant path, by the banks of the river. MemorableContinue reading “#AtoZChallenge ‘S is for #SundayWalks’ #Tanka #PoemADay #PoetryMonth”

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#AtoZChallenge ‘R is for Rainbow’ #Haiku #NaPoWriMo #PoetryMonth

**** Rainbow Under the rainbow Somewhere a wish is granted Bluebird sings love song **** This year is my fourth AtoZ Challenge. My theme this year is poetry once again. I’ll be writing a haiku a day, but I’m also adding a new hobby to the posts, photography. I will post one of my photos,Continue reading “#AtoZChallenge ‘R is for Rainbow’ #Haiku #NaPoWriMo #PoetryMonth”

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#BookReviews ‘Our House’ by Louise Candlish #amreading @Audible

If you like contemporary, suspenseful and dark domestic thrillers, which take place in London, and you only have time to read one novel, you need to read Our House, straight away. Blurb FOR BETTER, FOR WORSE. When Fi Lawson arrives home to find strangers moving into her house, she is plunged into terror and confusion.Continue reading “#BookReviews ‘Our House’ by Louise Candlish #amreading @Audible”

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#AtoZChallenge ‘P is for Pure White’ #Haiku #NaPoWriMo #PoetryMonth

Today I’d like to thank Paul Militaru for this beautiful photo which he recently posted on his blog, Check out his blog, where you can see all his fabulous photographs. **** Pure White Pure white daisies smile Like bridesmaids at a wedding Dancing while groom waits **** This year is my fourth AtoZ Challenge. MyContinue reading “#AtoZChallenge ‘P is for Pure White’ #Haiku #NaPoWriMo #PoetryMonth”

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#AtoZChallenge ‘O is for Ocean’ #Haiku #NaPoWriMo #PoetryMonth

Ocean’s highest peak Proud remains of Atlantis Plane soars unimpressed **** The first photo was taken by my cousin Mirta, who lives on the island of Tenerife, where you can find El Teide, a volcano, known as the highest peak in the Atlantic Ocean. I took the second photo from a plane on my wayContinue reading “#AtoZChallenge ‘O is for Ocean’ #Haiku #NaPoWriMo #PoetryMonth”

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#AtoZChallenge ‘N is for New York’ #Haiku #NaPoWriMo #PoetryMonth

This is another photo taken by Gabriela, one of my best friends and colleagues, from One World Trade Center Observatory, when she was visiting New York last summer. Two Haiku today. I’d say New York deserves some special treatment! **** New York Sleepless in New York Sirens, movie scenes, bright lights Where dreams are madeContinue reading “#AtoZChallenge ‘N is for New York’ #Haiku #NaPoWriMo #PoetryMonth”

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#SundayWalks ‘Distractions’ #SilentSunday #PoemADay #PoetryMonth

Distractions Yet I stoop to capture Every single Luscious plant, which Lures me towards its extra Ordinary shade of yellow. Distracting Wildflowers enticing me along another path. **** Distractions are highly underrated. Daily routines, work, commitments, and the demands of everyday life emphasise that I should focus on objectives and make sure I complete myContinue reading “#SundayWalks ‘Distractions’ #SilentSunday #PoemADay #PoetryMonth”