One of my favourite places in Sydney is the Library of NSW in historic Macquarie Street. So much to see, but one of the most interesting sections of the library is the ever changing Amaze Gallery. Look what I spotted recently; a Victorian era recipe book about
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I was charmed to come across this little street library outside the old Presbyterian Church Hall in Wentworth Street. The first time I saw it there were even prayer books inside. I was touched, because the church itself (next door) is struggling with a dwindling congregation. I
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Libraries (well in my opinion) are the most exciting places in the world. That’s because I was born curious. How right Eleanor Roosevelt was when she said; ‘I think, at a child’s birth, if a mother could ask a fairy godmother to endow it with the most
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I think, at a child’s birth, if a mother could ask a fairy godmother to endow it with the most useful gift, that gift would be curiosity. Eleanor Roosevelt. What wise words; especially for future scientists….and writers! English crime novelist Ann Cleeves was asked what motivated her
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” Hello from Editor Des. Well I’ve been allowed to introduce this little blog, even though I still struggle to read, which is a bit of problem for an assistant editor. BUT, I can recite the alphabet backwards, so that’s something!” Over to you Pauline…”. Thank
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