PinnedStone in the GrassBracing myself for a blustery autumn walk, I layered up and, on an optimistic whim, shoved my new rose quartz stone into the bra bit of my…Nov 28, 20222Nov 28, 20222
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On the Grand Opera of Small MomentsI thought I was a good communicator, but that was before I worked as an ad-hoc live-in carer. Caring is a great way to support the writing…May 21, 2024May 21, 2024
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