by Sharon | chronicles
I feel like I am trudging along, holding all these important things in my arms, and they keep slipping, so I am constantly stopping to adjust my load, and I am so tired but I keep putting one foot in front of the other and trying to move forward. When all I really...
by Sharon | magica
Perched on the grassy edge in sun-baked brightness While across the river branches and leaves drape shadows and secrets of cool green. Toe dipping with a sharp intake of breath I lower my unicorn-clad feet into water stained burnt caramel from the peat. Candy...
by Sharon | lore
I have my PhD place confirmed, I start October – I’d rather start right now, but I am making the best of things by preparing ahead. Mise en place is a French culinary phrase which means “putting in place” or “everything in its...
by Sharon | lore
The stars and planets aren’t quite aligned yet. With all the Covid problems going on I have this inner feeling that perhaps the uni will ask me to wait to start … So I have been preparing contingency plans, how I will react, what options I have. And I do...
by Sharon | magica
Before your breath leaves your lips, remember, words can be doves or bullets, choose wisely. Soften each phrase, to kindness surrender before your breath leaves your lips, remember. You can always speak your truth with candour yet not cause shrapnel sharp anxiety....
