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  • Parsimony

    Parsimony

    I sometimes wonder whether I spend my time wisely Or whether I squander it on fripperies Of action. What is of best value Trekking the contours of a newfound adventure Unlike your feet bleed but your heart is full Or Listening to the still body echo The tiny repeating call of my bones And listening…

  • Buckle up

    Buckle up

     This is a detail of a buckle bought from a vintage fair today. I need to use it because it is so lovely. Current thoughts are centring around hair clips or some kind of statement necklace. It is so delicate yet it is lasted for such a long time. I want to do it justice.…

  • Sugar free

    Sugar free

    We all know that sugar is the enemy… Normally moments of claritybring strength and hidden depth. Today I’m seeing, unfortunately The cul de sac of death. My limbs turn to lead I live within my head. And it will get worse. There is no cure, Just this curse. And that, is the truth. No sugar…

  • Ring

    Ring

    Do you know somebody who gives themselves too much, so much that they end up getting over stressed, accident prone and ultimately, damaging their own relationships because they are so focused on helping others? Yes? I think we all do.  If you are lucky enough to have a friend or family member who consistently puts…

  • Pin up

    Pin up

    To YouTube: I am by nature quite technically aware but I have always for some reason avoided YouTube. No idea why. Think I am just too impatient for it. But today I discovered the wonderful world of hair dos. And ‘how to’ videos : And here’s a couple of attempts, one from me, the other…