Tag: avoidance
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And remember to breathe…
Yes…well…I signed off social media in order to begin my re-write of ‘The Novel’. And I did do a major chunk. Truly, I did. And then I stopped. Why? Because the intensity of such a close relationship called for some time out. Then, I got creative in other ways. Being a bit of an…
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Poverty at Christmastime
I’ve been pondering poverty today. Nothing new there, I often do, especially around Christmastime. I know it’s not light and happy and fluffy, but its real and exists and I am not blind to it. I read a great blog this morning about poverty in Aotearoa, and how our governing politicians refuse to believe that…
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The Waiting Game
I am waiting. Some say I have always had the patience of a saint. I am pretty good at waiting (cue elevator music). Waiting however, with my saint-like patience, is becoming tiresome. I’m starting to think that I’m far too understanding of other people (full stop). I don’t really want to make…
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I did it again, didn’t I?
I’m sorry dear blog, but I’ve done it again. I’ve left you alone while twiddling my thumbs and avoiding writing. I realise ONCE AGAIN that it was a mistake. Sorry. There are numerous books I could read on the ‘craft’ of writing, and believe me there are several located in the vicinity…
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Intrusion, Avoidance and Curiosity
I found myself awake at 2.47am this morning, with some new ideas about “The Novel” rattling around my brain. I’m not sure if this is intrusive or not. I can’t decide, but I am curious about it. Naturally I turned on the light and wrote them down! At 2.51am, I also wondered why other…
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