Get in the pool
Swimming, Dickens and Insect-eating Foxes
Hi all!
Hope you’ve had a lovely couple of weeks.
This week, it’s all about the simple joy of swimming when it’s hot. Alas, I don’t live near an outdoor pool, but am definitely making do with my wonderful local indoor one. We will also be chatting about one of the first books that began the detective novel genre, and many insect-biting teeth.
Let’s grab a cuppa and take 5 minutes to focus on the little things! ☕☕
Get in the pool
I walk from the bus stop. The weather today is already warm, but I’m thankful for the slight breeze, my swimsuit already warming under my clothing. It’s almost nine a.m. and I’m already sweaty.
I step through the reception, into the changing rooms, and head into the pool.
The pool is quiet today. Just a few other swimmers in here. The radio plays through the speakers, accompanying everyone doing their laps of swimming, walking or water-based exercises.
I put my towel on the side and sit on the poolside before dropping into my lane. The cool water hits me, and everything immediately feels better. I duck under the surface before putting on my goggles and begin my laps. The cool water is a tonic, an oasis even though its an indoor pool. My body feels free-er, looser, and I never want to leave.
What little things are you enjoying?
I want to hear from you!
It could be anything, from something you saw on a walk, to that great cake you had, to that amazing book you need to tell everyone about!
If you’d like to share yours, then comment below or send me a message!
Can’t wait to see what you all are enjoying!
What I’ve been reading
Bleak House by Charles Dickens
I’ve just finished my recent jigsaw puzzle which was Dickens themed, and was reminded of all of his amazing books, the ones I’ve read and the ones I never have too and should pick up!
Fancy reading a Dickens novel but unsure where to start?
One of my recommendations would actually be Bleak House. Yes, while it is one of the biggest if not the biggest, it is however an important stepping stone in the birth of detective fiction, one of the most widespread popular book genres today.
Centring around the court case of Jarndyce and Jarndyce, drawing together a wide range of characters, including our sleuth, Inspector Bucket.
Without Bleak House, maybe we wouldn’t get so many amazing detective novels today!
Perfect for fans of:
📚 Epic novels
📚 Detective fiction
📚 Victorian classics
And finally….a weird animal fact!
Did you know bat eared foxes have more teeth than all other foxes?
I was lucky enough at the weekend to see some gorgeous bat eared fox puppies at Africa Alive in Suffolk, so thought I’d dedicate this week’s fact to them!
While they are known for their huge ears, they also have more teeth than most placental mammals! This is because they need the extra assistance in tearing through the crunchy shells of their insect-based diet!
Thank you for reading! I hope you enjoyed-let me know what you think, and what you’d like to see in future editions. If you know someone else who would like it, please share and let’s grow the newsletter!
Can’t wait to hear from you, and have a great day! ☀️