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		<title>Autistic people seem to feel joy differently – here’s what it can tell us about neurodivergence</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Emma Doughty]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:59:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[When thinking about autism, and autistic people, it is important to not only focus on the difficulties. Autistic people have a great capacity for joy, but need spaces that feel safe enough to be their authentic, joyful selves.]]></description>
		
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		<title>How bird poo fuelled the rise of Peru’s powerful Chincha Kingdom</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Emma Doughty]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 09:40:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Why did the Lord of Chincha occupy such a high position in Inca society? A new study has found evidence for a surprising potential source of power and influence: bird poo.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Sunrise Stories &#8211; Feb 2026</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Emma Doughty]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 07:19:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A new project to start each day more joyfully, by reading a positive and uplifting short story.]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Greige Escape: Part One</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Emma Doughty]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 07:47:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ryan and I have chosen a colour scheme for the hall, stairs and landing - the first step in our battle against the beige!]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Battling the Bland</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Emma Doughty]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 08:52:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[When did the world become so colourless? And what can we do about it?]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>The Cosy Library: Nine</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Emma Doughty]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 16:20:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ellie shows Jake the Library's magical garden.]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Cosy Library: Eight</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Emma Doughty]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2025 16:23:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[It's the end of Jake's first week at the Library, and the printer arrives to drop off some new bookmarks.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Seeds: Snowed In</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Emma Doughty]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:03:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Header image: Image by Jaana Jolly from Pixabay For a while now, I’ve had the idea of writing a story about people trapped in a...]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>The Cosy Library: Seven</title>
		<link>https://theunconventionalgardener.com/blog/the-cosy-library-seven/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Emma Doughty]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 11:22:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ellie and Jake have a tasty lunch, discover the source of the smoke, and take fresh cinnamon buns back to the Library for an afternoon snack.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Book Review: The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Emma Doughty]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:48:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches is about the magic of finding your place in the world, a home where you can be youself, and be loved for who you are.]]></description>
		
		
		
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