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A Brief Study of Floriography, in particular, Sweet William
In the Victorian era, floriography, or the language of flowers, was a nuanced method of communication, allowing individuals to convey sentiments that societal norms often suppressed.
My Year In Books
A look back at what I read in 2024.
Tree Time - Oak
My Journey Writing a Novel
You could say I've always wanted to be a writer but the fear stops me. The fear of: "will this be good enough?" "Is this really that good or is it crap?"
Intermittent fasting: yay or nay? I say yay
Intermittent fasting: yay or nay? Why it’s a yay for me.
7 Reasons Expressing Emotions is Good for Mental Health
I would like to discuss seven reasons why expressing your emotions is healthy and beneficial for your mental health. Don't believe me and want to bottle them up? Read on about why healthily expressing them is beneficial.