My name is Ruth Wells and I have worked in the publishing industry for a scary 20 years! I was encouraged to start blogging recently and have at least 3 followers, or so they promised…
I hope what I write is thought provoking at best and interesting at least. It’s intended to be publishing-lite commentary as well as working mother related posts and, though not quantitative as such, is at least founded in my experience and things I’ve heard.
Please keep in touch. Ruth
It’s Italian for ‘The sweetness of doing nothing.’ It’s what I plan to do for the next two weeks, probably involving a considerable amount of ice cream. Often it’s my favourite choice of weekend activity too… only I never knew what it was called until I finally watched the film ‘Eat, Pray, Love‘ featuring Julia … Continue reading La dolce far niente…
I was prompted to write this by a Raleigh International update, which made me think about my expedition to Ghana and the affect it has had on my life… It started with the weekend interview and a river crossing, in slippers by one candidate. I got in, personally I think due to my Mum’s training … Continue reading Ruth Goes to Ghana: Expedition 04G
Visual thinkers think in pictures instead of in words. This means we think fast! It also means we sometimes take in more detail than we realise at first. We jump to the end of a train of thought and forget to explain the steps in the middle. Plus occasionally get overloaded with information and can’t … Continue reading Visual Thinkers
What is more important? Personal privacy or feeling alone in your community? The advantage of a small place is that you are usually supported and known pretty well. The disadvantage is that many people know the details of your life! Good or bad. I met someone last month, on the bus as it happens, and … Continue reading Aloneness 😞
