Archive - Being Where You Are

Annie Ernaux and the Sad DLR Guy

A book by her, a vignette by me.

Jul 2 •

Annabel Vickers

June 2025

Falling in love again.

A me problem, not a London one.

Jun 25 •

Annabel Vickers

April 2025

A postcard from Milan

For my precious paid subscribers!

Apr 11 •

Annabel Vickers

December 2024

Reflecting on youth from its upper limit

Looking back, moving forward, and grappling with the passage of time.

Dec 29, 2024 •

Annabel Vickers

One thing at a time

And lessons in life from an 82-year old cheese monger.

Dec 22, 2024 •

Annabel Vickers

October 2024

A weekend in Copenhagen

A short one about a weekend in Copenhagen and some light in the darkness.

Oct 30, 2024 •

Annabel Vickers

Time as a spiral and new eyes

Reflections from a visit to a former home

Oct 9, 2024 •

Annabel Vickers

September 2024

Resign yourself to the influence of the earth

A shift in seasons, a swim, and a refreshed perspective.

Sep 11, 2024 •

Annabel Vickers

August 2024

A very good month

Aug 21, 2024 •

Annabel Vickers

July 2024

Dancing Barefoot

On gardening and Patti Smith

Jul 24, 2024 •

Annabel Vickers

A fan letter to Canberra

and its under-appreciated creative underground.

Jul 17, 2024 •

Annabel Vickers

When you can swap and buy old.

Jul 10, 2024 •

Annabel Vickers

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