Category: Wonderings
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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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It’s My Writing Party
I don’t content plan. I don’t plan at all actually. I start typing just to make words, like jamming guitar in your room because it feels good and pisses off your mom. Writing for the sake of it is a tuning of the mind, an exercise in scales and arpeggios as Marie from The Aristocats would…
