It’s been ages since I last posted (the longest yet) but I hope to make amends today by writing a longer post – a kind of round-up of posts I should have written. The 11th August was popular children’s writer Enid Blyton’s birthday (11 August 1897 – 28 November 1968). Here’s a a link to another postContinue reading “Pre Raphaelite Delights that last longer than 15 minutes with Lashings of Ginger Beer,”
Category Archives: BOOKS! DEAR READER I READ IT
Past Pleasures rediscovered
a much loved book I came across my old copy of ‘A Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady’ the other day. I was supposed to be sorting through some things, but as usual, when it comes to having a clear out, I always come across something that makes me stop to re read it, transportingContinue reading “Past Pleasures rediscovered”
Close encounters of an unusual kind
For reasons which will become clearer if you look on my Bookstains’ blog, I have included these clips. Mysterious eh? Life is full of these little synchronisations (and where there isn’t, well what’s the harm in helping them along a bit 🙂 You may ask (though it’s more likely you won’t bother, as you justContinue reading “Close encounters of an unusual kind”
‘Books, books, books, – so many but never too many’
My reading is coming along great, already on page 110 of my Flashback book challenge. As you probably know, I am tracking my findings on my other blog ‘Bookstains’. however my reading is overtaking my writing! Just to whet my appetite further I have found some other books which I wouldn’t mind re -reading ‘Diary ofContinue reading “‘Books, books, books, – so many but never too many’”
‘How’s it going? here’s an update’
Time for a little update. ‘Echostains’ itself is going well, many are reading but, not many are commenting – don’t be shy come forward and show yourselves! ‘Bookstains’ my other blog is coming along alright, its early days yet, but I am enjoying doing it. Although I keep saying it, I really do need toContinue reading “‘How’s it going? here’s an update’”
‘Bookstains’ Read all about it!’
books inklings and words I have been working on another blog since the 7th of this month. I have been writing bits on it for the last few days. I was unsure whether to keep it private or not., but then I thought why not link it with ‘Echostains’ after all it is an extention. Continue reading “‘Bookstains’ Read all about it!’”
‘Flashback Challenge 2010 Here’s my list’
I’ve enrolled on the ‘Flashback challenge’ On Aarti’s blog BOOKLUST. I’m still not too sure how to make a button work though. I can make a button, well kind of, but I can’t make it work. By working I mean invert, press inwards, though it does work as a link. Confused? I am. I haveContinue reading “‘Flashback Challenge 2010 Here’s my list’”
‘Christmas an anti climax?’
After a huge Christmas dinner, it has been decided (the same as every year) that I MUST go on a diet in the New Year. In fact this always becomes a resolution that doesn’t take long for me to rebel against. One of my Christmas presents was a pair of snow boots! What a coincidence thatContinue reading “‘Christmas an anti climax?’”
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