Category Archives: Life

Looking forward to 2019 – new opportunities

Posted on January 1, 2019 by vanessa

 At the turn of each year, I like to look at the previous year and think about what I want to achieve in the coming one. Well, you know what they say about the best laid plans of mice and … Continue reading →

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On libraries.

Posted on July 18, 2018 by vanessa

As an awkward and out-of-place teenager, books were my comfort, my inspiration and my solace. I was – and am – a voracious reader and we couldn’t possibly have afforded to buy enough books to meet my needs and so … Continue reading →

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Another update…

Posted on March 4, 2018 by vanessa

I seem to spend my life composing vague, holding posts that sit in my drafts folder, while I wait for concrete news of what’s going on with The Book. Things are happening. But slowly. I truly believe that there are … Continue reading →

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End of 2018 round-up

Posted on December 30, 2017 by vanessa

Well, I set myself a few goals for this year and missed most of them. Like lots of people, I would have liked to have finished the year fitter, thinner, more organised and so on. However, I did achieve one … Continue reading →

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Life Lately….

Posted on February 23, 2017 by vanessa

 So far, 2017 has been a curate’s egg of a year – good in parts. I spent most of January recuperating from the vile chest infection that laid me low for much of November and December. I coughed so badly … Continue reading →

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