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A dry month in Purgatory and book launch imminent

by Robin Houghton on November 4, 2019

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Day Four of No-booze-vember and I’m thinking of making an advent calendar to count down the days to when I’m allowed a glass of wine.  Last year it all made…

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Let’s talk about failures…

by Robin Houghton on October 24, 2019

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There’s something that happens more and more on Twitter that makes me feel slightly queasy. But I also hesitate to say this, because it might not go down well. It’s…

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Back to school, current reading & looking forward

by Robin Houghton on September 18, 2019

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Back. After twelve days or so away I’m feeling positively autumnal and a bit ‘back to school’ (garden looking blousy, woollies coming out the wardrobe, wondering when Masterchef starts, etc).…

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A few thoughts from Virginia Woolf on praise and fame

by Robin Houghton on August 20, 2019

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Virginia Woolf’s A Writer’s Diary is proving a rich source of inspiration. On the subject of a writer’s insecurity, it’s refreshing to find the same things bothered her that do…

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Summer reading, thinking & waiting

by Robin Houghton on July 24, 2019

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After a couple of weeks of what’s felt like full-on socialising in our sunny garden, I’m enjoying a quiet day alone catching up, which means giving my blogs a little…

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Struggling a bit

by Robin Houghton on May 28, 2019

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Blogging and writing have been a bit off my radar lately as I am still struggling with a back problem which makes sitting or standing equally uncomfortable. But in brief:…

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Day 3 in Cork – turning a corner

by Robin Houghton on March 21, 2019

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It’s day 3 and I’m settling into my Cork Poetry Festival experience. Yesterday and today I’ve spent the morning writing and reading. Afternoons I go to hear readings at the…

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New Year, new intentions

by Robin Houghton on January 6, 2019

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I’m a big fan of yoga teacher Adriene Mischler, whose ‘home practice’ videos I’ve been following for about six months. I’ve just started her latest ’30 Days of Yoga’ series…

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Poetry & alcohol, contentious essays and more

by Robin Houghton on December 7, 2018

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Ah, December. The month when I may be found stressing over the kerning and leading of some choir’s concert programme, editing singers’ lengthy blogs and updating the Christmas card list.…

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“Patience is the master key to every situation”

by Robin Houghton on June 26, 2018

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Another wonderful article from Brain Pickings, this time Rilke on ‘the lonely patience of creative work.’ Solitude and patience are essential to creative work, he says: “Leave to your opinions…

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