“One great conversation can shift the direction of change forever.”-Linda Lambert Dear Polecat! Finally, for the fourth time in this blog's auspicious THREE-YEAR history, we're sitting next to one another and writing a Letter. I always love when we do these - they're glimpses into each other's writing ideas, styles, and thoughts. Currently you're sitting … Continue reading Instant Messaging; Part 4
"There's an art to life's distractions; somehow escape the burning weight. The art of scraping through."Hozier, Someone New Dear Mink, Please think of this title to the tune of 'Money Money' from Cabaret - that's how I have been thinking of it. I know it hasn't been very long since my last letter but I … Continue reading Friendship Makes The World Go Around
"It's not the long walk homeThat will change this heartBut the welcome I receive with the restart."Mumford & Sons, Roll Away Your Stone Dear Mink, What a month this has been. I’m afraid this is likely to become a very soul-searchy letter but unfortunately that’s how this month has gone, since writing to you last. I’ve … Continue reading A Long Road
A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one.G.R.R Martin, A Dance with Dragons Dear Mink, I would never make assumptions about your dignity. You do so well to be transparent with it, there is little point; one merely needs to observe for a while and ample … Continue reading To Sleep Perchance
“Perhaps the ache of homesickness was a fair price to pay for having so many good people in her life.”― Becky Chambers, The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet Dear Mink, It really has been a shamefully long time since either of us wrote a letter. I’ll admit that I thought it was your turn so … Continue reading Optimal Velocity
"I write in my diary which is not the same as writing in my novel." — Eloise Bridgerton Subscribe to get access Read more of this content when you subscribe today. Log in Dear Mink, Once again, a lot and not very much has happened since I wrote last. A lot because the last time was … Continue reading Roses
“For God’s sake, give me more wine, my mind no longer works.” Hugh Beringar, One Corpse Too Many Dear Mink, I hadn’t realised it had been so long since my last letter – I'd intended to write to you after my first day at the new job so I’d have something to share instead of ‘I … Continue reading Sprung
"One touch of nature makes the whole world is kin." - UlyssesTroilus & Cressida Dear Mink, It's 25th March today - only nine months til Christmas! I don't know whether you did feast days in your family but today is mine - the Annunciation. My middle names are Mary and Grace, and as there is no St … Continue reading Familiars
"It is in vain to say human beings ought to be satisfied with tranquillity: they must have action; and they will make it if they cannot find it."Charlotte Bronte, Jane Eyre Dear Mink, We'll weather the weather, whatever the weather, whether we like it or not. We have no choice! We can be stoic, and … Continue reading Whether the Weather be Cold or Whether the Weather be Hot
"From the ashes of disaster grow the roses of success!"Grandpa Potts, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Dear Mink, We watched Chitty Chitty Bang Bang on New Year's Day because it was on TV and it brought me so much joy. I loved the film as a child but I think it's one of those things you … Continue reading More With a Whimper Than a Bang
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