“Books are not made for furniture, but there is nothing else that so beautifully furnishes a house." ~ Henry Ward Beecher (1813 - 1887), US abolitionist & clergyman.
Commenting on a complaint from a Mr. Arthur Purdey about a large gas bill, a spokesman for North West Gas said, "We agree it was rather high for the time of year. It's possible Mr. Purdey has been charged for the gas used up during the explosion that destroyed his house." (The Daily Telegraph)
“Reading, after a certain age, diverts the mind too much from its creative pursuits. Any man who reads too much and uses his own brain too little falls into lazy habits. “ ~ Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955)
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About Me
- The Writing Life Playground
- We are students of Writing Life, a unique and supportive correspondence course in creative writing. Our special interest is writing from the heart as opposed to writing for commercial gain or academic prowess. To write well, we need to practise: to PLAY. So this is our playground.