When Orion strides into view, you know it is a sign that winter is well under way and with it, clear, dark skies (weather permitting!) due to the decrease in atmospheric disturbance. When the air is colder, the atmosphere holds much less moisture compared to the summer months. The additional moisture probably hinders the …
Winter Hexagon
As the evenings become darker, so do the mornings and it is helpful to remember that you can also get outside in the morning just before sunrise to enjoy stars and planets and the Moon. The Winter Hexagon asterism appears in the early evening, giving you time to orientate yourself before becoming overwhelmed …
Progress!
As October draws to a close, I am delighted to report that I have uploaded the full transcript of my newspaper column that I wrote for the Express and Echo. Also, A stroll through the stars text is complete and I am awaiting more images to include. I have received some positive comments regard the …
A Stroll through the Stars
This is a gentle guide to observable astronomy and designed to whet your appetite for enjoying the darker skies.
Excited.
I was delighted to win Prima magazine's monthly short story magazine and my story is in the July 2020 issue. It is so exciting and encouraging.
Covid 19
I have not been putting posts on here as I have been posting twice a week to the Exeter Coronavirus Diaries Facebook page. Those posts will be put in a book or exhibition at a suitable time.
Blog Update May 2020
It is hard to keep up with all the writing tasks...I submit twice weekly to the Exeter Coronavirus Community Diaries via their Facebook page. They seem to like my posts and have asked whether they can use them in an exhibition which is nice. I do also have to do some actual paid Work. And …
April Showers
17 April Back to work after the Easter break was really bizarre. I just had to remember to switch on the work laptop upstairs…I did get dressed for work though. Bizarrely. It still feels good not to have to rush for a bus. I continue to drive to and fro the hospital to avoid husband …
Easter
Daffodils and chocolate mark Easter Sunday this year. No church, no family gathering, a muted celebration, yet still a time for hope in these distressing weeks. The hope that comes with Easter has never been so needed as now. An Easter like no other, it is a weekend for continuing reflection as the ‘lockdown’ …
Success
My local council has started a Facebook page for Coronavirus diary entries and liked my contribution enough to ask for more. Even better, I won a short story competition and will see the story in Prima magazine in July, as well as receiving £100 for the story. That is a result! One happy writer today.
Karen Hedges 