Monthly Archives: February 2012

The importance of having a break

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Marina

I’ve been really busy with work this past week and things show no signs of letting up.  I spend fourteen hours a week teaching.  Last week I did an extra twenty-two hours (unpaid) of record-keeping, paperwork and other such tasks.  … Continue reading →

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Who wears the crown?

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Marina

In a recent article in UK Psychologies magazine (March 2012), Esther Addley discusses the increasingly common phenomenon whereby parents indulge their child’s every wish to the point where they actually cause great inconvenience to themselves and others.  She recognises that … Continue reading →

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Book review: The Maeve Binchy Writers’ Club

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Marina

This is a short, accessible guide to getting started on and keep up with your writing project.  It’s written in the form of weekly letters, interspersed with contributions from others.  Not only does it offer practical advice to make the … Continue reading →

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Review: The Girl with Glass Feet by Ali Shaw

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Marina

Ida’s feet are turning to glass.  Midas is haunted by his relationship with his father.  Their paths cross and this is their story. The book is beautifully written and is naturally poetic without being forced and self-conscious.  It has a … Continue reading →

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Book review: The Hunt in the Forest by John Burnside

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Marina

I came across this poetry collection by chance the day after Burnside was awarded the T S Eliot poetry prize in January this year.  Although I rarely read poetry, I was curious. The collection examines our pursuits, be they love, … Continue reading →

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