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THE CLEARING WITH KATHERINE MAY
Poorna Bell’s New Zealand vista
Hello,
Floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a temperate blue ocean off the coast of New Zealand is where this week’s guest, journalist and author Poorna Bell, dreams of rest and retreat.
Since the death of her husband in 2015, Poorna has become well versed in making the most of the everyday. As a result this is a conversation filled with the joy of small things. From relishing the prospect of unstructured days, to finding unquantified pleasure in movement. From an appreciation of the smell of toast to being able to say no to picnics. And why she never wants to receive another present again. Ever.
Links from the episode:
Poorna’s Substack As I Was Saying
Poorna’s website
Poorna’s Instagram
Banana Yoshimoto’s novel Kitchen
Lucy M. Boston’s The Children of Green Knowe
Lottie Hazell’s novel Piglet
Production Credits
Guest Booker and Admin Support - Meghan Hutchins
Substack Manager - Rebecca Armstrong
Producer - Alice Lloyd
Music - The Leaf Library @theleaflibrary👋🏻
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