Scraps
When an idea strikes, do you feel the need to write it down?
Continue reading “Scraps”When an idea strikes, do you feel the need to write it down?
Continue reading “Scraps”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.
Continue reading “December – White Christmas or Fake Snow?”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?”
The ninth month in the Gregorian calendar is remarkable for being linked to the number seven. Continue reading “September – The Seventh Month”
1. August was named in honour of the Emperor Augustus. Continue reading “What do I think I know about … August?”
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”
June marks the middle of the year… Continue reading “What do I know about June?”
‘You ask where I think the name of May comes from? Its origin’s not totally clear to me.’ (Ovid)
The months of the Gregorian calendar, their names and cultural associations, are historically connected with life in the Northern Hemisphere. But in Australia, May brings autumn or fall. My friend, the writer Sarah Klenbort, give us a view from Down Under. Continue reading “Guest post: May in Oz – the view from Down Under by Sarah Klenbort”
The French say ‘Poisson d’Avril’, the English say April Fool’s Day, April Fools’ Day or April Fools Day.
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Refugees welcome - Flüchtlinge willkommen I am teaching German to refugees. Ich unterrichte geflüchtete Menschen in der deutschen Sprache. I am writing this blog in English and German because my friends speak English and German. Ich schreibe auf Deutsch und Englisch, weil meine Freunde Deutsch und Englisch sprechen.
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One person's experience of living with dementia
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never knowingly without a pen
We Dwalen Af gaat over - ja, wat eigenlijk precies? De dingen in het leven. Of beter gezegd de dwalingen in het leven. Van Michiel Huisman tot de Spice Girls. Van ongemakkelijk zijn tot heerlijk eten.
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