Monday Quote: Olivia Laing
This week’s quote is about how we perceive time when on long walks, and relates to a few books I’ve been reading.
Saturday Shot: 10 Nov
Two photos from my perennial garden last week.
Results of My Blogging Experiment
What it was like to blog every day for a week, and what it means for my future blogging.
Mental Illness is Not Like a Broken Leg
When people talk about reducing the stigma around mental illness, they often liken it to having a broken leg – except it’s your mind that’s broken. But does this analogy really help?
On Reading a Book Twice
Reading a book twice can seem like an unaffordable luxury given all the books out there waiting to be read. But it’s helpful in seeing the big picture – the forest for the trees.
Do Female Academics Have to Be Role Models?
We talk a lot about the importance of women and minority academics mentoring students and new faculty. But are we expecting too much of them?
Why You Should Keep Your Creative Tools Handy
If you’re an artist of any kind, you’re more likely to practice your art if your tools are easy to access.
Saturday Shot: 3 Nov
A gorgeous chrysanthemum in our perennial garden.
9 Tips to Increase Traffic to Your Blog
I poll my Twitter colleagues on tips for increasing my blog reach.
Saturday Shot: 27 Oct
Features a series of shots from this morning’s fabulous secondhand typewriter find.