Category: Wonderings
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Writers on Writing
“If you don’t have time to read, you don’t have the time (or the tools) to write. Simple as that.” Stephen King “All writing problems are psychological problems. Blocks usually stem from the fear of being judged. If you imagine the world listening, you’ll never write a line. That’s why privacy is so important. You…
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Morning Musings
I was reading A Living Chattel by Anton Chekhov this morning and I was struck by how similar the prose is to Vladimir Nabokov’s. Am I stereotyping The Russians (as a literary body), merely overreaching, or is there something about Russian literature translated to English that gives it a certain tone? It’s very stark, and…
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Mindfulness
I keep hearing this word chucked about in relation to ‘stress initiatives’ and other such nonsense in the corporate world. It’s essentially meditation – but instead of clearing your mind, it’s a recognition and acceptance of any thought, feeling or sensation you experience. I’m pretty sure I do this instinctively, particularly when I’m out in The Nature.…
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Interests
Some things I have learned about this month The Truth About Ruth: The Razing Ruth scam Part catfish, part malingering, part Munchausen by Internet – it’s a fascinating read and this lady has explored it with the kind of research fervour I can only dream of. Massive props to her for taking the time to give…
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The Intellectual One Night Stand
My mother taught me that it is entirely possible to find a soulmate who is not your husband. A meeting of minds and spirits that turns into hours of delightful conversation – the kind that stretches you to intellectual capacity. Oh, the joy of being challenged! I would take this further and say I have…
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