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Make leaf bookmarks with neighbours

Noura Saleh

Come for an afternoon turning already-fallen leaves into bookmarks, with paper we have at home. I would like each of us to make one for someone else. We can bring a little of an outdoor space to the books on our shelves.

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Do the neighbours need to know about plants to make leaf bookmarks?

Noura Saleh

Reply to Mohamed Odhiambo

No. We can enjoy shape and texture without naming everything. I would use suitable fallen material, with permission where needed. Could everyone reach the table and work comfortably there?

Reply to Noura Saleh

I would be up for comparing attempts, even if joining in person is not practical. Would that help? One thing I should say upfront: I prefer borrowing equipment before buying it. That is how I see “Make leaf bookmarks with neighbours”.

Noura Saleh

Reply to Mohamed Odhiambo

I would keep the first version small enough to find out. I want to keep “Make leaf bookmarks with neighbours” manageable for the people involved. Comparing a small attempt could work without pretending we are in the same place. We can agree what to share and leave private details out.

Reply to Noura Saleh

For this wish, Noura Saleh: I would also like to make a matchday meal with neighbours. For me, I prefer borrowing equipment before buying it.

Noura Saleh

Reply to Mohamed Odhiambo

Come for an afternoon turning already-fallen leaves into bookmarks, with paper we have at home. I would like each of us to make one for someone else. We can bring a little of an outdoor space to the books on our shelves.

Reply to Noura Saleh

I would like to hear more about the part you actually enjoy in make leaf bookmarks with neighbours. What would you protect if the plan had to shrink?

Noura Saleh

Reply to Mohamed Odhiambo

I would protect the time together in “Make leaf bookmarks with neighbours”. The exact result matters less to me than an arrangement people can enjoy without pressure.

Reply to Noura Saleh

I am still not completely convinced, but I would read a follow-up after you try it. I would also like to make a matchday meal with neighbours.

Noura Saleh

Reply to Mohamed Odhiambo

Mohamed Odhiambo, that is fair. I would rather return with an honest account of an attempt than ask you to be enthusiastic in advance.