Stars don't die quietly they scream light into the blazing sky with Ares’ sword pointed towards themselves spitting and burning the truth they splatter blinding supernovas into the black padding of the night dying stars don’t wink at the moon but take pride in their indifference to Death and their Love of the [...]
A Sunday Six Word Story
Apologies if you received this earlier in the week - the WordPress app and I were not getting on! 😉 Anyway, as I was saying... I thought I'd publish a cheeky little six word story! I usually put these on my instagram so of you'd like to see more, follow me over there but for [...]
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Connected by Nicola Bourne
They say when someone dies that they leave a hole in your heart but I don’t think that’s true. Instead, they add something to your heart. It has the shape and weight of a large boulder and its forever in the way. It makes it hard for your heart to keep working. Hard to breathe. [...]
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On This Day – I was Diagnosed with Cancer
From the archives… I posted this last year but the message remains as true as ever…
It was the 4th January 2012 that I was diagnosed with bowel cancer. I remember it like it was yesterday. My dad coming over to watch my 3-month-old daughter and 2-year-old son whilst my husband took me to the hospital for my long-awaited colonoscopy.
I knew instantly that there was a problem, as soon as the consultant began the procedure – the weird looks and awkward silences when I asked what was wrong. The nurse wouldn’t tell me what was happening, saying only that I should wait for the consultant to come and see me. When the consultant finally did come, he said that he wanted my husband present. All of this combined with the feeling in my heart and stomach meant I knew, before the consultant told me. I knew that I had bowel cancer. You can read all about my diagnosis here if you want to know more…
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Non-Fiction November Recommendations
It's non-fiction November and I love it. There are SO many wonderful non-fiction books, everything from creative non-fiction and memoirs to literary journalism and essays. There is something incredible about reading something and knowing that it is a true and lived experience. These are just a few of my favourite non-fiction books that you might [...]
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Why September is the New January!
There is something incredibly renewing about September. The earth may be beginning to shut down for the winter but in doing so, it becomes more alive. Tree's become more vibrant and colourful, new produce is being freshly harvested. The earth is changing so visually, it is like the world is inviting us to consider how [...]
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Today is National Writing Day!
National Writing Day a one-day national campaign to celebrate the power and pleasure of writing. For National Writing Day everyone is being asked to share the 'View From My Window.' This is just a little activity to give you the chance to express your vision of the world around you, whatever that may look like. [...]
