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A Love So Strong

From what I can remember, ever since I was a small kid I have loved reading and writing. I have also had this special love for writing instruments, pencils, pens and paper. A love so strong that throughout the years … Continue reading

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Most Of Us Are Half-and-Half

My favorite season of the year has always been and still is autumn. Perhaps being a teacher had something to do with it. But even as a little girl I loved autumn. I grew up in a village east of … Continue reading

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The World Created From All Those Books

In every society, even among our own circle of friends and acquaintances, there are always people who try to put you down no matter what you do. And there are also those who stand by you and are on your … Continue reading

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Stay Away From Dream Killers

It’s one of those mornings again when I can’t decide on what to write without the fear of repetition. When I have so many thoughts and ideas cooking in my head and yet I can’t pick one and stick to … Continue reading

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It Starts With A Dream

Aristotle said that the most characteristically human activity is planning your life. The plan, any plan, starts with a dream. A dream so strong that it seizes your mind and your heart. A dream so clear and sound that you … Continue reading

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We All Need A Fairy

Are you in any way like me? Do you check your blog often after posting to see if any other blogger has liked your post? Do you get excited when you read a comment, because you know that someone has … Continue reading

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Time Seems To Be Going Faster

Yesterday I was sifting through my drawer looking for something when I noticed my son’s high-school ID. I looked at his picture. He was just a kid then and yet it seems like it was just yesterday that we moved … Continue reading

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Old Habits Are Hard To Break

Horace Mann wrote: “Habits are like a cable. We weave a strand of it everyday and soon it cannot be broken.” When I was a little girl I had this habit of biting my nails. I don’t have a clue … Continue reading

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A Real Writer Will

Lately every time I sign in to my LinkedIn account I am confronted with the following advertisement: “Get a masters degree in creative writing within one year. Register for our online courses.” The internet, newspapers and magazines are full of … Continue reading

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Are You A Fan Too

In one of my books on writing, I read that many people go through quotes from famous authors, and read interview after interview with successful writers in the hope that the success will somehow rub off on them, that they … Continue reading

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