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Tomorrow Then

According to one story the French poet Saint-Pol-Roux used to hang a sign outside his door while he retired for the night. “The poet is working.” Lately what I do on most days is procrastinate then read and then cry … Continue reading

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The Things That I Wish

Sometimes I wish that I can somehow play with and change the script of my life like I do with my stories. Sometimes I wish that I can use my ‘writer’s magic’ to change the course of events and fix … Continue reading

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Yesterday Morning

Yesterday was a day not like any other day for me. It was a day that stood out. In one of my previous posts I have written about how hard and difficult this year is for me in the sense … Continue reading

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I Wish I Did

As much as I love to write, for the past few months I have been having a hard time doing so. I haven’t even been able to respond to the comments of fellow bloggers, writers and readers. Every day early … Continue reading

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Horror Is Worse Than Desire

Simone de Beauvoir wrote: “Days have a certain rhythm. There is a tremendous difference between morning and evening. Evening means fever, a breaking down; one thinks of getting drunk, of crying and doing just anything, and one gets lost in … Continue reading

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I Need To Tell My Story

Last night was one of those many sleepless nights that I have. I have always been some sort of a light sleeper since the time I became aware of my habits. I discovered a long time ago that four, maximum … Continue reading

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A Year Of Firsts

After tragedy hit us, me and my kids, we were all shocked and confused for a while. We were confused because it happened too soon and without any signs, sort of unexpected at the time. We were angry and sad … Continue reading

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It’s Okay I’m Here

Almost a year ago I wrote: Last Saturday afternoon I accompanied my daughter to a book sale in Montreal. The sale was organized by the Friends of the Library. The place was not very far from our home and easy … Continue reading

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Did I Write It

As always before I begin writing I leaf through my notebook just to get started. Sometimes I come across quotes that I think would be appropriate for the ideas I have at that moment. Other times I come across some … Continue reading

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You Left Us Too Soon

Exactly five months have passed since we put you to rest. Not a moment has passed since then that I haven’t missed you. Not a night has gone by that I haven’t cried myself to sleep. May you rest in … Continue reading

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