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distractions, kim m watt, writing, writer's life, creativity, focus

Things to Distract You

Not all distraction is bad. It can be a way to reset, to let the subconscious tinker for a bit …

A Moment of Absence & the Naming of Dragons

A dog called Shorty, a trip to Fiji, an unexpected smoked fish and an expected loss, among other things. Also dragons.

How Do We Tackle 2022

How Do We Tackle 2022? Weirdly …

Well, that’s January done. We’ve edged our way into 2022, and it’s looking…

5 Good Things From 2021

5 Good Things From 2021

So. Here we are. 2022. *Peeks through the curtains at the year, trying not to draw…

A Gift List for Book Lovers

A Gift List for Book Lovers

It’s that time of year again. When we sit up in the morning, look at our phones and go…

A Brownie for Every Occasion

A Brownie for Every Occasion

There are cakes for every occasion. I mean, obviously. One can’t eat the same …

Life Lessons on a Baking Bad Anniversary

Life Lessons on a Baking Bad Anniversary

Three years ago this month – yesterday, in fact – Beaufort Scales ambled out into the …

self care, mental health, I'm fine, i'm okay

You’re Doing Just Fine

Or so I was told by a therapist years ago, and it’s something that’s stuck with me.

afghans, biscuits, cookies, cornflakes, chocolate, recipe, nz, kiwi, new zealand

Afghan Biscuits & Issues of Kiwi-ness

There are certain things that are just Kiwi, all the way through. Hokey pokey ice cream…