I love amateur literary analysis. Love reading it, love writing it. Here’s some pondering on a very well known character of an extraordinarily well known series. Severus Snape is a complicated character Severus Snape, of Harry Potter fame, has gained … Read More
I’ve always been interested in how literature reflects and affects society. Perhaps that’s why I am fascinated by the Lays of Ancient Rome. On the other hand, it could just be because they sound cool. The Lays are a collection … Read More
“Bravery is by far the kindest word for stupidity.” (Sherlock BBC) I am attracted to bravery I have often wondered what it is that causes me to dub some fictional characters as ‘my favourite’ even if I do not necessarily … Read More
Following the tradition, I thought I’d share the books I enjoyed reading this year – my tiny contribution to the online world of books and reading, of which I am mostly a silent consumer (but pay my dues once a … Read More
I can’t do everything, but can I be okay with that?… Read More
A week or two away can change someone…… Read More
“Just laugh or you’ll go mad.” It’s advice I hear in hospital corridors and grocery stores. In this era of ‘political correctness’ there are a surprising number of opportunities to snigger at the antics of dementia patients, our children’s disobedience, … Read More
‘Community.’ In certain circles (or communities!) the word ‘Community’ is a ‘buzzword’. I think as the years go by and technology gives us the freedom to be more isolated, Western society is beginning to realise the importance of community. In … Read More
I recently finished reading an encyclopedia on C. S. Lewis, and I am overtaken with love for all things literary at the moment. Words are so beautiful – I could talk about their beauty all day long. I am forever … Read More
Body image. It’s an ‘in’ word, and means different things to different people. It’s also an easy word to pin onto someone else. They struggle with body image because they are… a teenager… female… overweight… underweight… single… In reality, however, … Read More
