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Archive from June—August 2023

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Thursday 1 June

Maybe that’s what we are always searching for—the familiar in the unfamiliar; the unfamiliar in the familiar. 

Friday 2 June

I read this profile on Lesley Manville and the line “I like the uncluttered nature of my life” stood out and made me think of the various ways we could describe our days beyond the word busy:

I like the unencumbered nature of my life.

I like the curious nature of my life.

I like the surprising nature of my life.

I like the vibrant nature of my life.

I like the peaceful nature of my life.

I like the dynamic nature of my life. 

I like the generous nature of my life.

Saturday 3 June

Overheard at the market: “Small coffee for a pound; cheeky coffee for a quid”

Note to self: If you want something to be appealing, make it cheeky!

Sunday 4 June

Since recommending the three-no challenge, I’ve been throwing caution to the wind and asking for what I want in a myriad of circumstances. I’ve come to see that the potential delight is an unexpected “yes” is far greater than t…

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