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February 7, 2015
Justine's Journal #25
52 Weeks 500 Words
This is how it began: Justine (not her real name) decided to write 500 words (or as near as), anything goes, per week for 52 weeks. She would then submit it for anonymous posting, via me, her friend. Perhaps a pattern will emerge from her words, but at this stage it’s more an experiment I have agreed to share in. I’ll attempt to draw conclusions at the end of this. Stay tuned if this resonates with you.
Week 25
"Have you ever wondered about the sky? How clouds are formed? How rain gathers? How moisture disappears? Why is it sometimes so bright, and at other times so dark? Why do you see stars at night? Why do stars vanish as you look at them?
You may have wondered, yes, but most of us know enough of the science that enables the changing sky to no longer question it. We don’t need to ask WHY because we were taught the basics in school and have since read up some more. The experts, of course, have no need of wondering at all.
And yet, setting aside the science of nature, have you not wondered?
Is it not magical? Clouds come pouring in over a mountain top, or they form out of thin air. They have shapes, such as dragons and space ships. They create great streaks across the blue sky or break into fluffy patterns. Science, yes, but so magical also. And when they begin to gather and darken, you just know the rain is coming, you feel it. Suddenly you are caught in the wonder of nature, not the science of it.
Remember when you were young and lying on your back in sweet grass staring up? How many animals did you see up there? How often did you smile? How often did you laugh at the craziness of your imagination? That’s the wonder part, the magic we all have within, and I wish sometimes that life was always like that. More about wondering, as in the wonder of life, than the hard facts we are forced to deal with in order to function in society.
Or look down. Really examine what is beneath your feet. See the stalks of grass, the pathways between, perhaps the colony of ants busily engaged in gathering food? Oh, look, there’s the tiniest wildflower you have ever seen! It’s so small and yet so very perfect. There, that’s a tiny clearing, look at that strangely coloured stone. For a moment you imagine a tiny creature flittering in when all is quiet to rest there for a while.
Is it not magical? Are you not transported in wonder?
Let’s all of us acknowledge that bit of magic we always have inside, and let it out now and again when the science of society is just a little overwhelming.
There is beauty all around us, in the strangest places. We just have to look to know."
This is how it began: Justine (not her real name) decided to write 500 words (or as near as), anything goes, per week for 52 weeks. She would then submit it for anonymous posting, via me, her friend. Perhaps a pattern will emerge from her words, but at this stage it’s more an experiment I have agreed to share in. I’ll attempt to draw conclusions at the end of this. Stay tuned if this resonates with you.
Week 25
"Have you ever wondered about the sky? How clouds are formed? How rain gathers? How moisture disappears? Why is it sometimes so bright, and at other times so dark? Why do you see stars at night? Why do stars vanish as you look at them?
You may have wondered, yes, but most of us know enough of the science that enables the changing sky to no longer question it. We don’t need to ask WHY because we were taught the basics in school and have since read up some more. The experts, of course, have no need of wondering at all.
And yet, setting aside the science of nature, have you not wondered?
Is it not magical? Clouds come pouring in over a mountain top, or they form out of thin air. They have shapes, such as dragons and space ships. They create great streaks across the blue sky or break into fluffy patterns. Science, yes, but so magical also. And when they begin to gather and darken, you just know the rain is coming, you feel it. Suddenly you are caught in the wonder of nature, not the science of it.
Remember when you were young and lying on your back in sweet grass staring up? How many animals did you see up there? How often did you smile? How often did you laugh at the craziness of your imagination? That’s the wonder part, the magic we all have within, and I wish sometimes that life was always like that. More about wondering, as in the wonder of life, than the hard facts we are forced to deal with in order to function in society.
Or look down. Really examine what is beneath your feet. See the stalks of grass, the pathways between, perhaps the colony of ants busily engaged in gathering food? Oh, look, there’s the tiniest wildflower you have ever seen! It’s so small and yet so very perfect. There, that’s a tiny clearing, look at that strangely coloured stone. For a moment you imagine a tiny creature flittering in when all is quiet to rest there for a while.
Is it not magical? Are you not transported in wonder?
Let’s all of us acknowledge that bit of magic we always have inside, and let it out now and again when the science of society is just a little overwhelming.
There is beauty all around us, in the strangest places. We just have to look to know."
February 6, 2015
February 5, 2015
Review: Death Ship
It’s the 19th Century and a new ship sets sail for Scotland. Extra hands are required to do so and some of the most notorious men come on board to help sail her. All too soon there is a murder, and then the bodies start gathering. Who is the murderer? Who will die next?
Read Death Ship to find out, if you dare! Bill Kirton has a deft hand with suspense, truly, and he will keep you guessing to the very end! Definitely worth sinking your time into.
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Review: A Russian Gift of Love
An author is also a top cop, while a fireman is a sleeper agent, and these two live next door to each other. As a blizzard descends over Christmas, Vicky and Nick get together, snowed in, but clearly there are undercurrents. She should arrest him, while he needs to kill her. Love has other ideas, though.
This is a quick read, a thrilling romance, well written, an almost old-style espionage tale, but with a modern twist. Well worth it!
Amazon
February 4, 2015
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January 31, 2015
Justine's Journal Week #24
52 Weeks 500 Words
This is how it began: Justine (not her real name) decided to write 500 words (or as near as), anything goes, per week for 52 weeks. She would then submit it for anonymous posting, via me, her friend. Perhaps a pattern will emerge from her words, but at this stage it’s more an experiment I have agreed to share in. I’ll attempt to draw conclusions at the end of this. Stay tuned if this resonates with you.
Week 24
"This week I've decided to stay away from a long entry giving out those emotional twists I seem to find myself in. Instead I’m going to share a list of positive events and things I've been working on recently. I intend to put it on my wall to remind myself I have much to be thankful for.
1. I am healthy
2. I have a lovely flat (apartment) in a good area
3. I have enough income not to worry too much
4. I have a car
5. I have good friends
6. My brother and I have reconnected
7. I have finished my first novel
8. I love the editing process
9. ‘Justine’s Journal’ has made me more positive
10. I am stronger now than this time last year
11. My balcony garden is growing pot by pot
12. The ocean is nearby
13. I have stopped smoking
14. I love my new bed
15. I have met someone new
That last one is still very new, but the fact I was open to it made it happen. Holding thumbs. I’ll fill you in down the line, no doubt!
This is a list of thing and events I have as goals and it too will go on my wall.
1. Finish the edit
2. Publish
3. Get a cat, you know you want one
4. Be yourself
5. Stay positive
It’s not a massive list and maybe I should add ‘fall in love; but that may be tempting fate too much. Until next week, then – I have a date this afternoon!"
This is how it began: Justine (not her real name) decided to write 500 words (or as near as), anything goes, per week for 52 weeks. She would then submit it for anonymous posting, via me, her friend. Perhaps a pattern will emerge from her words, but at this stage it’s more an experiment I have agreed to share in. I’ll attempt to draw conclusions at the end of this. Stay tuned if this resonates with you.
Week 24
"This week I've decided to stay away from a long entry giving out those emotional twists I seem to find myself in. Instead I’m going to share a list of positive events and things I've been working on recently. I intend to put it on my wall to remind myself I have much to be thankful for.
1. I am healthy
2. I have a lovely flat (apartment) in a good area
3. I have enough income not to worry too much
4. I have a car
5. I have good friends
6. My brother and I have reconnected
7. I have finished my first novel
8. I love the editing process
9. ‘Justine’s Journal’ has made me more positive
10. I am stronger now than this time last year
11. My balcony garden is growing pot by pot
12. The ocean is nearby
13. I have stopped smoking
14. I love my new bed
15. I have met someone new
That last one is still very new, but the fact I was open to it made it happen. Holding thumbs. I’ll fill you in down the line, no doubt!
This is a list of thing and events I have as goals and it too will go on my wall.
1. Finish the edit
2. Publish
3. Get a cat, you know you want one
4. Be yourself
5. Stay positive
It’s not a massive list and maybe I should add ‘fall in love; but that may be tempting fate too much. Until next week, then – I have a date this afternoon!"
