Friday, December 31, 2010
Old faithfuls
The land of the blogdom has taken me away from my first love.
All those hours last in a maze of bloggedness means less time for my books.
I have been unfaithful with my i pad, turning simulated pages with unfeigned delight.
Now I am even contemplating a KIndle.
O the shame!
In truth, one can't be unfaithful for too long.
For the weighty loveliness of a book, a real book, calls...
O, to see them stacked in piles on bed side tables, next to the loo, climbing the stairs or gracing bookcases grand and small is an endless delight.
Here at Rodwell, I can just imagine the treasures in Virginia's personal library.
Books are the best accessories a home could wish for.
An i pod next to bed is no replacement!
Of course, there is always Deborah Borness.
xxx elle
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Christmas Cheer
Mr Nielson better known as Sid, introduced me to Brene Brown and I'm passing on the favour to you.
Dr Brown is a research professor in social work who has spent the last five years of a decade long study, looking closely at shame and empathy.
Find her theory of Wholeheartedness here
Don't you feel better already?
xxx elle
See Jane Dress
This glorious creature is Jane Aldridge.
Jane's blog is full of Jane.
Jane in one fabulous vintage ensemble after another.
It's a tough job but somebody has to do it.
And Jane does it splendidly!
Her shoes alone will have you faint with envy.
You'll want to copy her every look.
Become Jane's vintage twin!
Even a cockroach brooch looks covetable on our Jane!
And she's funny and charming too.
Find her here, and feel the love.
xxx elle
Doctor Doctor, can't you see I'm burning burning
Mr Nielson better known as Sid, and I sat up in the gallery and looked down upon a hall of wonders.
Hundreds of young doctors, and some of their mentors about to graduate into the field of medicine.
I felt humbled.
I thought of all my unfinished degrees ...
And then en masse they wave their certificates in relieved gratitude.
They are all so beautiful.
Wouldn't you feel better if these three came in to take your blood pressure?
Later as we celebrate in the garden at Talana, an unexpected group of carols singers arrive!
And are lucky to find a very appreciative crowd!
Then Ma makes one of her marvelous speeches in a kitchen full of doctors, cause what's a party without a legend or two...
xxx elle
Clever
Watch out for the intellect,
because it knows so much it knows nothing
and leaves you hanging upside down,
mouthing knowledge
as your heart
falls out of your mouth
Ann Sexton from 'Admonitions to a special person'
found on running after my hat
xxx elle
My boy, my boy, my boy...again
Even our doctor, used to earnest instructions from us to remain silent during the delivery gesticulated wildly towards the 'evidence' between Steele's legs!
Here Steele is, gearing up for a night out with the boys.Nothing like a few drinks and a game of pool in Mr Nielson's bar to get the evening going.
And then they're off!
That's my boy!
xxx elle
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