Happiness 12-22
a silver letter opener; collecting honey from a hive; letting go of an opinion.
Author: winslow eliot
WriteSpa #17 – In the Garden
WriteSpa – An Oasis for Writers
Why do we garden? Gardens are backdrops to every Arabian Night tale, crucial to Alice in Wonderland’s mysterious adventures, vital in some Shakespearean dramas. Whether it is a miniature nature corner in a city apartment or a famous estate designed for an emperor or a queen, the garden is a symbol of something internal and eternal in each of us. Ideally, of course, the whole world is our garden. But it’s also one of the most personal, daily aspects of our lives.
Twittership
This morning I was engaged in a particularly spirited intriguing Twitter connection – a highlight being introducing two fellow authors to each other.
I wondered afterwards why I am on Twitter and why people think I am. Pretty much everyone I know who tweets regularly is selling something. They are not explicit sellers, they’re implicit sellers. They have wonderful websites that engage, expatiate, offer, market… in a word: they sell. […]
Happiness 12-21
reading a compelling biography the stillness after a snowstorm the thrill of seeing someone reading your book on the subway
Happiness 12-20
the pleasure of satin and lace undergarments; a waterfall at the head of a fjord; unable to stop laughing.
Happiness 12-19
discovering a hidden limestone cave in your backyard; a fox in the snow; Finn Family Moomintroll.
In the Garden
Why do we garden? Gardens are backdrops to every Arabian Night tale, crucial to Alice in Wonderland’s mysterious adventures, vital in some Shakespearean dramas. Whether it is a miniature nature corner in a city apartment or a famous estate designed for an emperor or a queen, the garden is a symbol of something internal and eternal in each of us. Ideally, of course, the whole world is our garden. But it’s also one of the most personal, daily aspects of our lives.
Happiness 12-18
flamingos at sunset; roof gardens; encountering a friend in a meadow.
Happiness 12-17
the straits of Gibraltar; making sure; a long snowy tramp through the woods.
Happiness 12-16
finding the key to a mysterious locked chest; the fragrance of balsam pine; knowing something in your heart.
WriteSpa #16 – Make a Wish
WriteSpa – An Oasis for Writers If you’ve read as many fairy-tales, fables, stories as I have, you’ll know that making a wish is not as simple as it may at first appear. The magic lamp must be used with care. The generous flounder does its best to give the fisherman’s wife her heart’s desire, Read more about WriteSpa #16 – Make a Wish[…]
Happiness 12-15
a crimson cardinal in the snow; holding hands; a strong feeling of deja vu.
Happiness 12-14
the fragrance of white ginger; a secret, sandy cove that can only be reached by boat; the Age of Chivalry.
John Locke – Lethal Books
Ask anyone who knows me: I don’t much like contract killers (even if they have a hearts of bronze), or murderous midgets, bloodcurdling giants, gorgeous hit gals, or absurdly violent torture scenes. But I was enthralled by Lethal People, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on Lethal Experiment, and when John Locke asked if Read more about John Locke – Lethal Books[…]
Happiness 12-13
a pretty tea cup and saucer; giving someone directions; fresh mandarins in winter.
Happiness 12-12
An owl sitting on a branch outside your window; the pages of a blank book; meeting a friend at the airport.
Happiness 12-11
understanding the language of animals; lighting a candle in the dark; the sun’s sparkle on a small wave.
Happiness 12-10
standing on a bridge emergency room doctors and nurses Ravenna
Happiness 12-9
owning your very own island; a handmade holiday card; wild horses
Happiness 12-8
finding a large amethyst crystal in your yard; essential oil of vetiver; a long bath in the late afternoon.
Happiness 12-7
lifting one’s gaze; fresh figs after dinner; love songs from the 1920’s
Happiness 12-6
snow on haystacks; sharing a laugh; the ringing of church bells in a small town