Mary C. M. Phillips

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

May 2013 bring you many pleasant and peaceful hours of reading all the books you love.

Kilburne

I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading! How much sooner one tires of any thing than of a book!

   -Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice

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Today I’m writing over at The Dark Jane Austen Book Club.

We’re  discussing the evolution of dance within Austen’s novels (that all sounds very intelligent, does it not?).

Balls, quadrilles, and country dancing had their place in many of Austen’s novels.  But, what about Persuasion?  What about our poor heroine, Anne Elliot?

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I’m delighted to be guest posting today for 31-days of poetry with Sarah Askins.

photo by damaso reyes

I’m not a poet in the truest sense but have “scribbled-with-intention” here and there.

My poem, Heed, is about struggling and simply getting…through…the…day.

The holidays, for many, can be particularly difficult to get through. But knowing that you’re loved offers great comfort…illuminating comfort.

Here’s the link:  31-Days of Poetry

Jean-Baptiste-Camille-Corot “Woman Reading”

Today, I’m writing over at The Dark Jane Austen Book Club.

We’re discussing Lyme Regis, the Cobb, Dreaming of Mr. Darcy, and Jane Austen of course.