The Library
Wonder, nature, folklore, culture, creativity.
I write about all sorts.
This is a selection of my writing.
More recent work is on Substack.
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The Woman Who Collects Signs
We got married in Italy. And for a country famous for love and grand romantic gestures, the wedding vows were surprisingly practical. I remember reading them for the first time and being a bit disappointed at how unromantic they were. No poetry. No promises of eternal love. They were more like a job description. All…
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The Courage to Speak Out
Last week, I wrote a post about parents’ evening and a Mother Teresa quote that had been echoing in my mind. I don’t often receive replies to my newsletters, though I treasure them when I do (please write back if you ever feel moved to). Last Sunday, I heard from Ana. Ana is a long-time…
By Eve Bell 