May 2020 - The Woman at the Next Table

Month: May 2020

The Art of Rest

Out of necessity, the magnificent Hay Festival is online this year. One of today’s sessions was by Claudia Hammond, a professor of psychology and presenter of BBC Radio 4’s programme All In The Mind. She was talking about her new book The Art of Rest. I found it fascinating. To quote from the festival site: […]

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Coffee shop writing and personal stories. Finding everyday magic and delighting in the small things in life.

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Cat interviews women she meets in coffee shops to find inspiring and life affirming stories.

Please Don’t Take My Seat

I’ve talked before about how single people can have problems when it comes to cafes (see Table for One, Barcelona) Here’s another one. Imagine this. You walk into a busy cafe, coffee shop, whatever. It’s self service and free tables are at a premium. If you are in a couple or group, there’s no problem. […]

The Gold Rolls Royce

In memory of Johnathan Beagley As we journey through life, we all come across unforgettable characters. People who touch our lives in some way, even if we meet them only in passing. I met Johnathan twenty years ago, when I was living in Wales and looking to set up business as a storyteller. I needed […]