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Project Finding Beauty

Smiling Without A Reason

Posted on 08/21/2022 by Khaya Ronkainen

Contentment is smiling without a reason. backstory: I also understand contentment to mean creating my own world, living as my best self, sharing not only beauty...

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Project Finding Beauty

Beauty of Clarity

Posted on 04/10/2022 by Khaya Ronkainen

Beauty comes tiptoeing in the morning. backstory: I don’t write a poem everyday but I read or listen to a poem every morning. This morning ritual helps me ease ...

Project Finding Beauty

Sweet is Spring!

Posted on 03/27/2022 by Khaya Ronkainen

Spring is really sweet after a long and trying winter. This past Sunday, I was resting on a bench by the lake and soaking up the warmth of the sun when the magp...

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ON READING: I read globally, across genres and acc ON READING: I read globally, across genres and according to seasons. ✨📚

 My summer reading typically includes genres that offer some lighthearted moments: wit and irony, and a bit of romance, if possible. They don’t have to be “beach reads” but provide food for thought.

From time to time, I also reread some novels. And despite an author’s output, I gravitate toward a single favourite book. 

Right now, I’m reading the comedy of manners / social commentary set in South Africa and still enjoying it. 💫👌🏾

What are your go-to genres for summer reading? 😘

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