“Literature is the most agreeable way of ignoring life.”
― Fernando Pessoa, Portuguese, poet, writer, literary critic, translator, publisher and philosopher
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28/09/2017 at 17:10
wildsoundreview
Reblogged this on WILDsound Writing and Film Festival Review.
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23/09/2017 at 04:02
Holistic Wayfarer
Yes and no. Great literature takes us into it.
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26/02/2016 at 04:41
chr1
That’s about right…such a noble raiding of your own garden, and strolling through the gardens of others.
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26/02/2016 at 11:45
First Night Design
It is indeed.
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25/02/2016 at 11:55
olganm
Great review. Thanks, Sarah!
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25/02/2016 at 12:28
First Night Design
Pleasure, Olga.
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25/02/2016 at 10:37
janetweightreed10
I agree…..to lose oneself in a good book is the best:)
My son and his partner love the clock, but because I didn’t arrange to have a gift card enclose, (instead sent a letter under separate cover) they didn’t know who it was from ’til yesterday…..! However, they are thrilled with it and wanted me to pass on to the top designer at First Night – how much they love your work:) Keep smiling my friend and have a lovely day…Janet. xxx
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25/02/2016 at 12:27
First Night Design
I doubt I would have survived this long were it not for escaping into books. I’m thrilled your son and his partner like the clock. I’d love a photograph of them beside the clock with Jared wearing the tie!
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26/02/2016 at 10:15
janetweightreed10
Good morning dear Sarah….I will e mail Jarrod this morning and ask for a picture to be arranged…..meanwhile, have a lovely weekend and of course keep smiling:):) Janet. xxx
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