Today's Friday Food for Thought is from the writings of Dr Suess, children's author, cartoonist, and animator.
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you’ll go.”
Postcard from Los Angeles
Dear Claire, Hello from LA! As I write, it’s the Fourth of July and we’re gearing up to spend the afternoon and evening at Manhattan beach. Looking forward to picnicking; lots of red, white and blue; sunset over the Pacific Ocean and, of course, fireworks! Highlights of our trip so far: • The…
Staircase 9 17’s July Bookshelf
The Summer Before the War by Helen Simonson is a lovely read for the time of year – – gentle, funny, shocking, and beautifully observed.... http://www.helensimonson.com
“It does not matter how slowly you go, so long as you do not stop.”
Today's Friday Food for Thought is from Confucious (551 - 479BC), Chinese philosopher and politician.
Cleaner and greener – some easy ways to make your laundry kinder to the environment
Dear Sam, I'm much better, thank you. I'm at that stage after being poorly when you fully appreciate being able to do all the everyday things that it's easy to take for granted when you're feeling well. So, your last post about the benefits of a simple daily task like making the bed really struck a chord…
