Tag Archives: katherine gregor
Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea*
I am like a woman who keeps being lured towards the mad, bad lover, while a perfectly nice guy is standing around, available. I have always been fiercely judgmental of women like that. Why don’t they think with their brain … Continue reading
Poverty, Yes – But St Francis Also Loved Animals
Although I am not a Catholic, I was overwhelmed when, last Wednesday afternoon, a friend texted me the words, “New Pope elected!” Immediately, I went onto the Italian Radio and Television website, and remained glued to it for several hours. … Continue reading
Birthday in a New City
My friend B. gave me a gift card for a coffee shop chain, for Christmas. He said it would allow him to buy me a coffee or hot chocolate if I ever really needed one, and he was not there … Continue reading
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Tagged city of literature, katherine gregor, norwich, relocating, scribe doll, travel, writing
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Habit as an Enemy
You do not need to travel across the Globe, to experience culture shock. It can suddenly creep up on you where you least expect it. Just a few hours away from where you have spent the last eighteen years. Habit … Continue reading
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Tagged culture shock, katherine gregor, relocating, scribe doll, travelling
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Trying Out a New City
Is two weeks long enough for a new city and you to decide whether you would make a good team? Well, two weeks is all I have. The fog was so thick, this morning, it had swallowed up the Cathedral … Continue reading
Time for a Change?
“Change your city, change your luck.” It is a Jewish saying, my osteopath told me. In a Russian fairy tale, the Tzar bids his sons go into an open field with their bows and arrows, and aim into the air. … Continue reading
Britain Sees Snow for the First Time – Again
We had some snow, a couple of weeks ago. Soft, white powder sifted out of a dark grey sky all day, without stopping. Eventually, the dusting on the ground and roofs thickened to a cloak, and muffled the city sounds. … Continue reading
The Astrolabe. Why have Sat Nav or a Smartphone?
I have a favourite artefact at the British Museum. One I never fail to go and admire, whenever I happen to be visiting this treasure trove of international archeology. It was a couple of years ago. I was lucky enough … Continue reading
Epiphany and an Old Woman Bearing Gifts*
Traditionally, it is La Befana – and not Father Christmas – who brings gifts to the children of Central Italy. It is on the morning of the Epiphany, that children would wake up to find packages under their beds. If they … Continue reading
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Tagged befana, epiphany, friends, gifts, katherine gregor, scribe doll, writing
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Scribe Doll 