A year through my window
January 1, 2019
Where I write
My favourite place for writing is in bed. When up and dressed I sit in a doorway.
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December – White Christmas or Fake Snow?
December 22, 2018
December: once upon a time the tenth month in the early Roman calendar. If you have read any of my posts covering the months of the year this will come as no surprise.
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9+ things to like about November
November 28, 2018
Poor old November. Poems have been written about its lack of personality. Yet it’s a month full of ordinary magic.
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October: a gallery of change
October 29, 2018
From sea-swimming to the threat of snow – October in the Northern Hemisphere brings dramatic changes
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October – when did eight become ten?
October 26, 2018
October, now familiar as the tenth month – derives its name from its position as month eight in the ancient Roman calendar. Continue reading “October – when did eight become ten?”
September – The Seventh Month
September 23, 2018
The ninth month in the Gregorian calendar is remarkable for being linked to the number seven. Continue reading “September – The Seventh Month”
What do I think I know about … August?
August 29, 2018
1. August was named in honour of the Emperor Augustus. Continue reading “What do I think I know about … August?”
July – the month of Julius
July 27, 2018
Julius Caesar was born in the month of Quintilis. It was renamed in his honour just before he was murdered. Continue reading “July – the month of Julius”
What do I know about June?
June 22, 2018
June marks the middle of the year… Continue reading “What do I know about June?”
The Mysteries of May #1: The Name
May 30, 2018
‘You ask where I think the name of May comes from? Its origin’s not totally clear to me.’ (Ovid)
