Storytime

I just finished a book, set in 1757 which dealt with English and French spies...a bit of conflict...bit of romance...bit of revenge. And honestly if it hadn't had the date printed on that first chapter I would not have known where or when it was set. No one dressed in a particular way, no one appeared to eat (except for some broth when one character was ill)...they did drink ale and brandy though. And I craved some details. Not minute over-the-top details, but give me something to set the scene! My lovely daughter and I recently had a great day out in Melbourne. We wandered a few markets then lunched at H opetoun tea rooms. ..where even the queuing to get inside is part of the atmosphere. Where every detail, from flowers on the table to the mouth watering array of cakes, is all set to tempt. I mean who can resist? We then wandered for cocktails at Madame Brussels  .  Even though it was winter, the sun shone and it was lovely to sit out on the deck and ...

My week relaxing has been and gone..and now it's back to the routine. Which is good. Don't get me wrong...I'm a list kinda girl. My desk is not complete without my TO DO list on top of the open diary. It keeps me on track- reminds me of that doctor's appointment- that this week is the green garden bin pick up and therefore something has to be in it. It also makes me write. Yep, on a Wednesday (designated day off and writing day)....I have a few, notice a few, writing goals. Perhaps goals is not the right word - perhaps ambitions...aims....things to hopefully accomplish. Sometimes as generic as 'poem.' Other times it is more deliberate 'second draft of Harem short story.' And most days I do cross most ... all ... some ...a few of my 'to do' items off that list. Just wish I could use my days more wisely. If  I was a lark I could get up those few hours earlier---you know, just like all the writing books recommend. However I a...