public domain https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:John_William_Waterhouse_-Dolce_Far_Niente(1879).jpg Dolce far niente, such a wonderful phrase literally; “sweet doing nothing, sweet idleness”, a celebration of indolence and why not celebrate the occasional indolence. I have been feeling quite wiped out in the post Christmas lull, so many good intentions, so many things to catch up on and yet all I want … Continue reading Dolce far niente – in praise of idleness
#BookSnapSunday – The diary of Frida Kahlo
https://www.instagram.com/p/B4ZE6_yAfS7/?hl=en I absolutely love the diary of Frida Kahlo, what an amazing woman she was. What I love most about her diary is the sheer immediacy and intimacy of the diary and most of all I love the colour and the unpolished nature of the diary, the rough, naive nature of the illustration. This is … Continue reading #BookSnapSunday – The diary of Frida Kahlo
#BookSnapSunday – Year of the King
https://www.instagram.com/p/B3jRlLJAncB/ For this week's book snap I picked a great example of a published journal, Anthony Sher's journal from the year he created a legendary, award winning performance as Shakespeare's Richard the third. A remarkable account of the craft of acting and a very insightful examination of the play. Sher is also interesting for his … Continue reading #BookSnapSunday – Year of the King
Why Journal
I have mentioned before that I am a big fan of keeping a journal, so, just thought I would share some observations on the benefits of journaling: What you write you are more likely to achieve Photo by fotografierende on Unsplash Spending time reflecting, setting goals and intentions is a great idea. I especially like the idea of … Continue reading Why Journal
Taking time to reflect in the age of the instant: of journals and notebooks
“Keep a notebook. Travel with it, eat with it, sleep with it. Slap into it every stray thought that flutters up into your brain. Cheap paper is less perishable than gray matter, and lead pencil markings endure longer than memory.” - Jack London In an age of instant communication, instant answers, instant gratification, the quick … Continue reading Taking time to reflect in the age of the instant: of journals and notebooks
Gum trees and Galaxies 