"... this old and well-worn coat of melancholy ..." Ah , yes. I've always worn one of these January coats -- maybe because the ending of another year feels like one step closer to the coldness of death? I don't know, but what a beautiful line, Matt. Thank you.
"Distinguish melancholy from sadness" as I've just read in a note reproduced by our mutual friend Barrie at @feastsandfables. If the coat fits, then wear it and be warm. Thank you, Sharron.
I don't make resolutions, I don't like New Year's Eve. I love the lull at the end of the year and beginning of the next one. I am an organiser and look at January as a month that I can (hopefully) breathe a little more,take a bit of time to reflect and catch up, and with luck slow down a little before everything starts up again! I always draw upon Katherine May's book 'Wintering'. Happy new Year to you Matt. x
Another welcome joy in the inbox, thank you Matt
I so love your writing, Matt. It's a happy moment for me every time I see another fragment in my inbox. Thank you.
It's every bit as happy a moment to hear from you, MC. Thank you. I hope you are well. x
Beautifully written Matt. Thank you
Thanks so much, Helen.
"... this old and well-worn coat of melancholy ..." Ah , yes. I've always worn one of these January coats -- maybe because the ending of another year feels like one step closer to the coldness of death? I don't know, but what a beautiful line, Matt. Thank you.
"Distinguish melancholy from sadness" as I've just read in a note reproduced by our mutual friend Barrie at @feastsandfables. If the coat fits, then wear it and be warm. Thank you, Sharron.
I don't make resolutions, I don't like New Year's Eve. I love the lull at the end of the year and beginning of the next one. I am an organiser and look at January as a month that I can (hopefully) breathe a little more,take a bit of time to reflect and catch up, and with luck slow down a little before everything starts up again! I always draw upon Katherine May's book 'Wintering'. Happy new Year to you Matt. x
Ah yes, I know many who love and cite Katherine's work. I hope it's a really good one for you and your family, J. x
Thank you Matt x
my sentiments entirely, Matt
it comes round the year
top note to bass rift on stone
light catches
best wishes
jenny
Thank you, Jenny. Through the first week and back into regular rhythms now.