As a teacher (high school and not these days) I was amazed, no not surprised but amazed, as in dumbfounded at how often students even in their last year of school considered the ‘f’ word as a suitable descriptor.
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Chilling in August 2024, mission statements versus goals and an Indie Author
Once again, the end of month is upon me, but this time I am ready. I had a goal and I achieved it. So unusual, especially in these last few months. I have to be honest though and say I can’t take the credit. The floor goes to Mission statements and goals. Inspiration came […]
Continue readingA poem entitled Habits (good or bad), choices and a man like Nico
I can’t help but be fascinated by this vaping craze. In fact, one can’t help but wonder about habits in general. Is gratification that important? Consequently, are we so desperate to gratify that we have forgotten the meaning of the word – satisfy? Satisfaction comes from achievement, from working towards something. Gratifying is a means […]
Continue readingBook Chilling July 2024, an Aussie writer, a Melbourne excursion, and imperfections
Hoping this month gets me back on track with my blogging. I often consider giving it up, but the thing is, I like blogging. Obviously, a lot of what I write revolves around writing but then again a lot doesn’t. For example, this month is a spotlight on a fellow Indie author, a segment on […]
Continue readingChilling in May and June 2024 merged. Daydreaming and feedback suck big time
I am so full of admiration for people that meet deadlines. Chilling in May and June 2024 for me were two very missed deadlines. Though aware of the dates, I had no desire to blog at all. I wonder if others feel this way at times and why? I think it has a lot to […]
Continue readingChilling in April 2024 spotlights romcom reading, and self-reflection
We want readers to suspend disbelief because of our words. To be involved in escapism is one thing but to empathise, to connect enough to believe is everything a writer could wish for.
Barbara Strickland
My apologies for the overuse of alliteration (no, not really).
Have you ever wondered what aliens might think about us? I realise that this is a difficult question because first you have to believe they are out there, and secondly you need to believe that there is some similarity in thinking and communication. However, just for the moment, let’s say/assume they are watching, and that […]
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