Thousand Thoughts
Poetry A never-resting, ever-exploring, curious mind
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A paper trail of thoughts and ink-stained dreams
A living space for thoughts that emerge from a life of books, ideas, curiosity, and craft. Here we write about what moves and interests us, what we notice, and what we’ve learned along the way — from writing and reading to the experiences in between. Browse the posts below and linger where your curiosity leads.
Promises, Protest, and the Streets of Dublin: A Review of Through the Barricades
Book Reviews📚 | Historical Fiction A remarkable tale of perseverance and commitment—set against the turbulent heart of early 20th-century Ireland. I relished this immersive tale of love and the struggle for a better future. Set against the Irish turmoil and the social inequality of Dublin’s inhabitants — from the well-to-do to those dependent on food banks — it is impossible not to root for Maggie. She is a strong, stubborn protagonist, though her journey serves…
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Blushing Roses and Brazen Cherries
Poetry A lavish bouquet of enticing scents and awakening senses
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Images of the Past
The Long Reads 📜 | Life & Legacy Do Images of the Past Influence our Perception of the present? How reliable are our memories? My father used to film and photograph the three of us growing up: my brother, sister, and me. An 8mm film camera and slides. I remember sitting in the living room after a family holiday, the curtains closed, the whirring sound of the projector aimed at the wall. Those were the…
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Art, Atmosphere, and Anatomy: The Harrogate Crime Series
Book Reviews📚 | Detective & Mystery North Yorkshire Noir: The Gritty Sophistication of DCI Cyril Bennett The books in the Harrogate Crime Series masterfully blend police procedural, investigation, and personal narratives. The beautiful town of Harrogate provides a backdrop for the threat posed by cold-blooded (serial) killers. All written in Malcolm Hollingdrake’s unique, sometimes poetic but always eloquent, writing style we’ve come to love. The Heart of Harrogate: Cyril Bennett and His Team Each of…
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Dare to Stand Out
The Long Reads📜 | Life & Legacy Or are you obsessed with being part of the herd? Discover the courage required to embrace your unique path and step away from the collective normal. The Psychology of the Collective Normal Growth and personal freedom begin when we stop hiding and start showing up as ourselves. Choosing to be different isn’t a rebellion — it’s an evolution. Own your uniqueness, own your power.
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Did the Battle of Dunkirk stop the Axis winning WWII?
The Long Reads📜 | Bite-Size History The Miracle of Dunkirk: How Operation Dynamo Saved an Army. Examining the theories and counter-theories from May-June 1940 The “Conventional” Wisdom about the Battle of Dunkirk and Operation Dynamo The successful, relentless advance by German Army Group A under the direction of Generaloberst Gerd von Rundstedt, under operation Fall Gelb (Case Yellow), left over 400,000 Allied troops trapped at Dunkirk, their backs to the sea, forced to abandon all their…
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Ink-Stained Hearts: A Shared Life in Words
The Long Reads📜| Life & Legacy The best partnerships aren’t just a meeting of people, but a collision of worlds. For us, it was an instant recognition of a shared spirit — wanting to live a life building a dream together through words, books, and music, fuelled by coffee, ink, and an ongoing curiosity into life and all that surrounds us. We felt and became “Ink-Stained Hearts” and started our shared life together amidst an…
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