Harold Pinter said that his stay in #Cornwal during WW2 evacuation turned him into “quite a morose little boy.” I love it here approximately twice a month - when the rain stops 😉

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After two months away, these two marvellous treats greeted me home 🙏

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‚Come, the sun beckons in exquisite tones.’

- from ‚Midi’ [‚Noon’ - I know! Love the poem though] by Leconte de Lisle

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‚You can
die for it–
an idea,
or the world.

[…]

But
this morning,
climbing the familiar hills
in the familiar
fabric of dawn, I thought

of China,
and India
and Europe, and I thought
how the sun

blazes
for everyone […]’

- from Sunrise by Mary Oliver

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‚Warm summer sun,
Shine kindly here,
Warm southern wind,
Blow softly here.’

— from ‚Warm Summer Sun’ by Mark Twain

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„She had a passionate longing for the garden, the darkness, the pure sky, the stars.”

Nighttime sky from the beach in southern France captured on my phone. I thought it’d just turn out black and yet 🤩✨💫

„Till the last ray gleams, I sing.”

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After nearly eight years at Newcastle Uni, I’ve decided it’s time for a change. I’ve had a terrific time and learned so much, but most importantly, I’ve made friends for life and my heart is full of gratitude. Thank you ♥️♥️♥️

Now taking some time to read & write, write & read 🙏

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After nearly eight years at Newcastle Uni, I’ve decided it’s time for a change.
‘What’s the plan then?’
The plan:

The only movie to watch tonight: A Short Story About Love by Kieslowski 🤍
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When they know your thrills 😉⚡️❣️
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🧵3/4 Iexplain that I am Benjamin from England, that I’ve heard of a tradition in Poland to prepare for the unexpected arrival of a stranger on Christmas Eve, and that, well, here I am. ⤵️

First two days of my private writing retreat (aka my ‚annual leave’) not too shabby 🙏📚🩰🌅 Short & extended synopses ✅✅
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“Me, begging, tears in my eyes: Please just tell me what the book is about. The plot. Please.”

“A book cover, unfazed: A Subversive Masterpiece. A Deep and Touching Story. The New York Times Bestseller. Go Fuck Yourself.”

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I don’t have a secret hunch about how I’m going to die but I hope my demise is as elegant as Chekhov’s:
„He emptied the [champagne] glass slowly and lay down on his left side. A few moments later he stopped breathing.” 🤍
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