One of the worst things about being a ‘happy hermit’ these days (or any introverts who just prefer a small circle of friends) is that the extrovert world expects you to join in! There’s nothing wrong with being introvert or extrovert, but it really does pay for everyone to enjoy a little solitude, and appreciate…
books
reasons to forgive everyone (for everything)
Heather Stillufsen Forgiveness is an emotion that most us of aspire to, but sometimes it’s hard to do. It’s perhaps easier to forgive someone for something they have done to you, than to forgive people who have hurt those you love, or perhaps the hardest person to forgive sometimes is yourself. We all mess up…
how to grow your own organic flowers
The Land Gardeners is a beautiful book, with information on how to grow over 100 varieties of organic flowers. Homegrown flowers are better for the planet and soil, help local wildlife, last longer and have better scents (no plastic either). Learn how to make your garden for pets (all bulbs are toxic, along with some…
perfect gift books for English language buffs
A Charm of Goldfinches (and other collective nouns) is a gorgeous hardback gift book by artist and ornithologist Matt Sewell. This is super. Each page focuses on a particular creature and its grammatical collective noun, and is accompanied with gorgeous illustrations and funny yet educational information about each species. For instance, when he talks of…