We seem to have a great capacity to put people off reading. There are two instances that come to mind, firstly when I said to my mum about one of the Bronte sisters books that it was worth a read and she really enjoyed it and also to my brother when I said that the Glasgow Herald was a good read, and he said that he really enjoyed the process of reading it, having never read a “serious newspaper ” before. Subsequently neither continued with something that they had really enjoyed , because perhaps they were bombarded by so many other pieces of writing.
My point being that there is so much printed material out there and just to pick up a book is a real achievement. Good or Bad books we are never really “finished” with them. We get something from every piece of written material we look at , sometimes it is just our critical thinking that comes into play or on others we are totally blown away by the tome.( and that is a good feeling.)
I suppose writing lists and analysing the affect that a book has had on you is of value, if you like lists and talking about books.
I however, know that all the books I read affect me and have value ( some more than others). I always worry that I’ve missed something, perhaps skimmed something and always find a second read unearths new things. My view is I’m never really finished with a book, even the bad ones.
A tall stack of well-known novels sits by a bright window with a cup of tea and glasses nearby
Thanks to Ciro Marco Musella and elledecor.com for the Headline
After nearly a hundred years after the death of the famous Catalan Architect, a new work has been officially attributed to Gaudi.
A Chalet , tucked into the woods of the CatllarĂ s massif in the Catalan Pyrenees near La Pobla de Lillet called “Xalet del CatllarĂ s” which for many years has been thought to be Gaudi’s work has now been officially recognised as such.
The proof comes from archival documents and on examination of its form and construction details.The building itself was built to house technicians and engineers working in local industries nearby.
The Chalet was most likely commissioned by Guadi’s most prolific patron, Eusebi GĂĽell ,an industrialist. Park GĂĽell, one of Barcelona’s most visited parks is named after him.
Xalet del CatllarĂ s is however, one of Guadi’s smaller projects and rustically made to fit in with it’s environment in the remote Pyrenees, however with an unusual layout that wraps rooms around an exterior staircase.
It’s wonderful now that it’s been recognised as a work by Guadi and hopefully it’s architecture will be preserved for future generations.
Visitors explore colorful mosaic benches and terraces at Park GĂĽell with Sagrada FamĂlia in the background.
The Law currently says that a car park can be set up temporarily in a field for 28days with development rights. Although local Council’s can insist they move , they will only move to another field after the 28 days and the enforcement action to remove them by the Council will have to begin again.
Meanwhile country roads, access points and anti-social behaviour affects the lives of residents who live close to these pop-up car parks. The problem will get worse as Bristol Airport wants to expand it’s number of flights.
What surprises me about this article is that the Government is not backing Council’s by introducing a Law that does not allow this “development right”, it would seem the legislation would stop unregulated rogue car park operators setting up where they like. Makes sense to introduce this Law, so the poor Council’s don’t have to keep enacting enforcement action every month.
Namaste and Thank You for Reading.🙏
A crowded countryside parking field next to a busy road with slow-moving traffic
What’s a show that had the perfect series finale?
When you truly love a show you can’t imagine the characters not existing anymore.You want them to keep going even if the writers have run out of ideas or frankly got bored and feel they have nowhere to go.
So for me there is no “perfect” series finale.
And if I’m disliking the show,then the sooner it ends the better,and there’s always the “off” button.
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