Rachael Prest

Of course.

Definitely Great Circle by a Maggie Shipstead.

A used lolly stick that a child has left in on my car window sill.

This is why my children cannot be trusted with anything that has packaging.

My constant need to overshare means I’ve told everyone. Some people are sceptical, which does hurt a bit. Do you think he’d accept it?

Thanks! I’ve known for ages but have been too chicken to get it confirmed. I had to go and lie down in a darkened room afterwards to try and process it. It’s very weird.

Well, I officially got my adhd diagnosis yesterday. Even though I already knew, it’s still a big deal. I’m just feeling a bit overwhelmed now.

I am on a train. The girl behind me is chewing gum with revolting enthusiasm.

It’s perfect ‘under the weather’ comfort reading. I’m halfway through it already and I only bought it at 9.30 am.

A gorgeous tabby cat‘s face.

Kitty.

I know I said I’d be reading Developmental Editing for Non-Fiction, but I possibly* have been distracted by @kiathomasedits.bsky.social new book The Shot. ❤️

*definitely

I do not like doing nothing. However, my body is telling me to stop (by filling my head with snot and bees) so today I will be mostly crocheting in bed while watching my V&A Academy lectures and reading ‘Developmental Editing for Non-Fiction.

Some days are just Gu cheesecake days.

A piece of woven fabric is on the loom. It’s a mix of scarlet and gold thread. A boat shuttle lies on the warp threads, carrying a bobbin wound with red wool.

In times of stress and overwhelm, the back and forth of the shuttle can calm the many inner voices vying to be heard. I always forget how therapeutic weaving is, and then…

I swear it’s the best book I own.

The cover of a book entitled ‘The First Book of Fashion’. It features a portrait of a nattily dressed young man in green doublet and hose.

Taking @robinince.bsky.social advice and starting my day with something wonderful from my current favourite book. « In summer 1512, I was flirting in the streets but remained pure. The doublet was silk satin, the hose taffeta. I began to join my peers. » honestly. It’s full of 16th century gems.

No, we do not.

He’s so full of fear. It’s mind-boggling really.

Am discovering @salomekjones.bsky.social weird shoe posts and it is giving me joy.

Pale blue glass slipper with ornate metalwork and a fairy winged ornament on the front, high brass very spiky heel.

Good morning!
Weird shoe, #26
Yesterday was a forest elf. Today is a fairy.
Sending some magical, sparkling dust out to everyone. Remember my first post here? May our collective weight here stabilize the world. Good start. May it continue.

Omg. I had such a struggle with the bedside switches. Every single time.

I enjoyed this - some good resources shared.