Categorie: English proverbs and sayings in pictures

Katie Krejci: American (Kasas City) writer and Registered Dietitian (RD) & homesteader who is passionate about eating REAL food, becoming self-sufficient and doing things the old fashioned way. I’ve officially reached the stage in life where I find more joy in plants, than most people…Where I like watching birds, working in my yard, and avoiding… Lees verder Katie Krejci

Miles Beresford Kington: (13 May 1941 – 30 January 2008). British journalist, musician (a double bass player for Instant Sunshine and other groups) and broadcaster. He is also credited with the invention of Franglais, a fictional language, made up of French and English. Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is knowing… Lees verder Miles Kington

Ginny Yurich: American (Michigan) homeschooling mother of five and the founder and CEO of 1000 Hours Outside; a global movement, media company and lifestyle brand with a mission centered around reclaiming childhood, reconnecting families and helping people live a fuller life. Extraordinary moments are found on ordinary paths.        

Mark Freuder Knopfler: (Glasgow, 12 August 1949). British singer and guitarist. He became best known as frontman of British rock band Dire Straits. His famous guitar playing seems to be a cross between the soaring sound of Hank B. Marvin’s The Shadows and J.J. Cale’s fingerpicking. Knopfler’s low nasal voice evokes memories of Bob Dylan… Lees verder Mark Knopfler

Enid Blyton: (London, 11 August 1897 – there, 28 November 1968) was a British writer of children’s books. She became best known for the book series The Five (The Famous Five) and Noddy. Although the author died many years ago, her works remain in demand among young people.   The secret island had looked mysterious… Lees verder Enid Blyton

Jean-Paul Franssens: (Groningen, 5 February 1938 – Amsterdam, 19 June 2003). Dutch writer and painter. Only with a great friendship can you afford a big fight.        

Jenny Uglow: British writer, she grew up in Cumbria and Dorset and studied English at Oxford, before working in publishing and eventually becoming Editorial Director of Chatto & Windus, part of Random House. We might think we are nurturing our garden, but of course it’s our garden that is really nurturing us.      … Lees verder Jenny Uglow

Matt Haig: (Sheffield, 3 July 1975). British journalist and writer of fiction and non-fiction for children and adults, mainly in the genre of speculative fiction.   There is this idea that you either read to escape or you read to find yourself.

Nicolette Sowder: Founder of Wilder Child and Wildschooling, both which are dedicated to honoring, supporting, and connecting families who seek to educate and nurture their children through a bond with nature. She is also the creator of the Kids Moon Club program. Her mission is to help families step back into the circle of wild… Lees verder Nicolette Sowder

Ursula Kroeber Le Guin: (née Kroeber; October 21, 1929 – January 22, 2018). American author. She is best known for her works of speculative fiction, including science fiction works set in her Hainish universe, and the Earthsea fantasy series. Her work was first published in 1959, and her literary career spanned nearly sixty years, producing… Lees verder Ursula K. Le Guin