avatarLiberty Forrest, Author

Summary

The author warmly welcomes visitors to their virtual pub on Medium, a space designed for relaxation, healing, and humor, inspired by the charm of traditional English pubs.

Abstract

The website content introduces a virtual pub environment where readers are invited to unwind and enjoy the ambiance reminiscent of centuries-old English pubs. The author fondly describes the unique qualities of these establishments, including their historical character, welcoming atmosphere for families and pets, and the sense of community they foster. Drawing a parallel to the Medium platform, the author expresses a sense of belonging and camaraderie found in both the virtual and physical pub settings. The author's own experience of living in England and the longing for a pub of their own have culminated in the creation of this virtual space, which is envisioned as a sanctuary for laughter, dreams, and inspiration. The pub's theme is further emphasized by a tranquil photo featuring herbs and flowers, evoking the essence of a peaceful garden. The author encourages contributors to the pub to adhere to submission guidelines that ensure quality content, aiming to leave visitors feeling uplifted and entertained.

Opinions

  • The author has a deep appreciation for the traditional English pub, valuing its history, ambiance, and the sense of community it provides.
  • There is a belief that the essence of old English pubs cannot be replicated in modern buildings due to the lack of historical energy and character.
  • The author equates the experience of being on Medium with the warmth and familiarity of visiting a pub, highlighting the platform's role in fostering connections and friendships.
  • The creation of the virtual pub is seen as a dream fulfilled, reflecting the author's personal journey and desire to share that experience with others.
  • The author values the restorative and healing properties of nature, as seen in the description of the herb garden and the peaceful energy it exudes.
  • There is an emphasis on the transformative power of the virtual pub, aiming to improve the mood and well-being of its visitors through content that entertains, inspires, and brings joy.
  • The author's mother's influence is evident in the ethos of leaving the pub—and by extension, the world—a better place than one found it.

Hope | Healing | Humour

Welcome To My Pub!

Grab a drink, put your feet up, and enjoy a break!

Photo designed in Canva by author with herb/flower photo from silviarita at Pixabay

Side note: Hmm, kind of funny. One of the things I love most about living in England is going to the pub. It’s not the wine — well, yes, I do love wine — but it’s these beautiful hundreds-of-years-old buildings. It’s the atmosphere. The creaky floors…the wrought-iron window latches…the huge, stone fireplaces.

You can take your kids to the pub, and your dogs. There are often dog treats in a jar on the bar. It’s like going to a friend’s house where everyone gathers for a laugh and a chat…much like being here on Medium, where I’ve found a home, friends, and family…

There’s nothing like old English pubs where I grew up in Western Canada. Attempts at reproductions fail miserably; you can’t cram hundreds of years of energy and history in the wood, brick and stone into modern buildings.

Since I first moved here many years ago, I’ve thought about how much I’d love to have a pub. Well…the Universe works in mysterious ways, and now I have one of my own! Yay!

Ahhh, don’t you love the photo above? It has such peaceful, healing, tranquil energy…clean, fresh, and light…rosemary, sage, thyme…just need some parsley and we’ve got a fabulous Simon and Garfunkel tune happening!

It reminds me of the secluded garden I had in my beautiful old stone cottage in rural Northamptonshire. We took out the entire lawn and planted only herbs, the odd rose bush or other flowering shrubs, and a lot of climbing deliciousness like ivy for the lattice fence etc.

It was the perfect place for solitude and peace, listening to a few happy birds, feeling grounded by the enduring strength of Mother Earth.

This pub is a place of rest, healing, rejuvenation. It’s a place of joy, peace and enlightenment.

It’s a place for you to laugh yourself silly and to disappear in dreams, imagination, and believing in what’s possible.

It’s a place for you to be entertained, inspired, and happy.

My mother used to tell me to leave a room better than I found it. So I’m doing a version of that here. I’ve built this pub in hopes that you’ll leave here feeling better than when you arrived.

Whatever your struggles, challenges and fears are, leave them behind for a while. Read stuff. Cry-in-the-good-way a little. And giggle a lot.

This is a magical place of hope, healing and humour. And I’m so glad you came.

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