There is a typewriter at the end of the world it is for those who have avoided the falling meteors, the earthquakes, the flood, the biogas. There is a typewriter at the end of the world and you have no control over who finds what you write it could be someone you love, someone youContinue reading “typewriter”
Author Archives: bethanygracelunn
public and private
I had a job interview this year with an individual who I would have liked to work for, who is very much in the public eye, and I was asked if I was prepared to be living and working in the public eye. Especially on my personal social media, this would have been always reflectingContinue reading “public and private”
the story begins; make it yourself
I have been writing this story since I could first hold a pen. I know you do it too. I tell myself stories all the time, my running commentary on the events happening around me. It’s 4am. I am dogsitting, housesitting, not in my usual surroundings, without my usual people. Just me and two upsetContinue reading “the story begins; make it yourself”
noticing
i did some noticing this week. i took note of a crane. i noticed a daisy. i smiled at the feel of the breeze in the evening. from Port Glasgow, between Newark and Parklea.
life didn’t have to be that way
WATCH NOW: Steph Macleod and Teen Challenge Stathclyde on Vimeo I was crippled with fear. I came into Teen Challenge, and I was told that my life didn’t have to be that way, and I was introduced to an amazing man called Jesus Christ. Through the love of God, and the love and support ofContinue reading “life didn’t have to be that way”
lament, rise & flourish
This moment is not about me, but I believe we are all somewhere in between these three words at the moment and I wanted to spend a moment with you where you are. I might write more about these three words in the future. I am struggling with how to respond to the events ofContinue reading “lament, rise & flourish”
some thoughts
Some thoughts as I begin writing my dissertation (a case study on Scotland, asking who is identified as a victim of modern slavery?) Market capitalism keeps many of the world’s poorest people in exploitative circumstances. I have never had to make a choice that impacted my survival. Capitalism means that so many of us areContinue reading “some thoughts”
the Great Veg Grow: getting started
#Lunnsonlockdown What are you doing to stay sane during lockdown? My family and I are growing vegetables. A friend reminded me that it is a luxury to have the space to do this. I am thankful for my family who love me and don’t want to harm me. I have begun growing for multiple reasons,Continue reading “the Great Veg Grow: getting started”
“Not a moment; it’s the movement”
Hamilton, #SlaveFreeLent and the University of Glasgow I started this weekend by listening to Hamilton. This was different than the other times I have listened to Hamilton, because I have spent a lot of my thought life and planning time this week preparing for #SlaveFreeLent and my part in University of Glasgow’s Stand for Freedom,Continue reading ““Not a moment; it’s the movement””
A wedding
I am a waitress. I like my job, because I am proud to serve people locally sourced food, and I love talking with guests from all walks of life. Last weekend, I was working at a wedding, and I had a significant conversation with the bride. I have spent a whole week thinking about thatContinue reading “A wedding”