John Irving: A Prayer for Owen Meaney
A review of a novel about a man whose whole life, seemingly, was created for one generous act. It is a book which can be read again and again. It is moral, and funny, and wonderful.
Confused Procrastinator Lives and Learns
Things change. I have always knows this fact. Nothing stays the same. Over the years I have come to accept that not everything goes the way I would hope. This week I have had very mixed feelings about that.
A letter to butterfly
In conversation with a butterfly, Brian Channer ruminates on the nature of beauty, identity and love.
Thought of the Day
Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. (Albert Schweitzer)
Further Notes from a Confused Procrastinator
So, where am I now? I realise that, though I like and respect who I have become, I am not the easiest person to form a new relationship with. I cannot stand public displays of affection – well, not from him, anyway. I love my family to hug and kiss me, my grand-daughters are all over me, but this is different and somehow makes me feel as though some sort of ownership bid is being made.
The Call to Love
A couple who were too busy for each other suddenly find massive amounts of time for counselling and lawyers and legal bills and apartment searches as their marriage falls apart
Marriage – The Myth
The myth of ‘a perfect marriage’ is widespread and dangerous among us. By setting up unrealistic expectations, impossible dreams and magic thinking, it misinforms, misleads and disillusions us, preparing us to walk away the moment our fantasy clashes with reality
