i who have never known men is one of the bleakest books i've ever read... so beautifully written but made me feel so sad ( i read a review about it being hopeful and did NOT get that from it at all)

for a moment there i thought 'being on a yuck trip' was a new synonym for 'getting the ick' and i was ready to introduce it to my lexicon

Gorgeous piece, brought tears to my eyes!

[singing snow patrol to my dog]: if I lay here, if i just lay here, would you lie with me and just forget the world

my dog: this is boring I’m gonna go sleep in a different room

The unmistakable jingling of a freshly arrived Waxwing calling from a treetop on the Irish coastline, at dawn from this time last year. These birds occasionally come from Scandinavia to feast on our berries for the winter!

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And there are some genuinely funny bits which is rare in a film of this genre. It's completely silly but I enjoyed every ridiculous moment. 10/10 for the name alone, but also because I was genuinely entertained throughout. Thank u hot frosty x (2/2)

Hot frosty actor standing behind an ice sculpture

Started Christmas Film Szn last night. I like em cheesy and corny but not completely sickly sweet. Began with Hot Frosty. Yes, sure, it's about an anthropomorphic snowman who can read and understands the concept of a job but doesn't know what a TV is. BUT the cast is excellent (1/2)

Got that Friday feelin'

i read somewhere that your book collection is like a fine wine collection: there will be the right moment for different types at different times, some need time and others you should drink/read now! And this has justified every book purchase i have made since!

It felt like -5°c this morning and there was a man on the predawn dog walk wearing shorts. To what end? To impress other dog walkers? His knees were chapped but his head was high so good for him I guess.

Thank you for the recommendations! I would recommend shuggie bain by douglas Stuart for similar themes and beautiful writing!

Extremely photogenic dog

Actually feeling quite overwhelmed by the abundance of real content here.. what do u mean there's no uncanny earnest bot posts to sift through

Post you from a different era.
I've toned down the hair but not the anti Tory sentiment

ADORED Still life by Sarah Winman. I devoured it in 3 days. Brb, moving to Florence. Now to dig out my copy of a room with a view for a re-read...

The face of a dog who found and refused to let go of a dried frog this morning like some sort of medieval apothecary.

This is the most miserable self flagellation I have ever seen. I try to limit myself to 3 awful things a YEAR. Please tell me this isn't how most people live?? Catholic ass mindset

Melon giving 'dogs playing poker' energy today

Currently reading Demon Copperhead and am in love with the cadence of Kingsolver's prose. Any recommendations for similarly written things? Long or short form.

Thanks Leslie! I'm glad there is a community here. Looking forward to chatting all things writing!

A new dawn! Looking for a writing community on here. Big love X