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I’m An Addict: Not A Journalist Or A Junkie

I’m an addict and so are you.  Everyone in the world has an addiction – be it booze, brains or beauty.  An addiction is defined by the Collins English Dictionary: Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition as, “The condition of being abnormally dependent on some habit.” As the summer careens to a close, like a… Continue reading I’m An Addict: Not A Journalist Or A Junkie

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Sleeping Life Away

When my alarm sounded off this morning I rolled over with groan and almost onto the floor as the opening notes of The Band Perry’s All Your Life rang loudly through the air.  While I lay awake staring at the ceiling I seriously debated hitting the snooze, turning over and sinking right back among the pillows.   I actually… Continue reading Sleeping Life Away

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A Tribute

It has been awhile, a long while, since I’ve updated.  I’ve missed this kind of loose writing – unrestrained by deadlines and specific requirements.  I planned on posting this yesterday and the day before and last week…well, you get the picture.  My procrastination gene isn’t entirely to blame though, part of it was due to… Continue reading A Tribute

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Alone But Not Lonely

Even when I’m home alone I often use my headphones.  They make me feel cocooned, cushioned by the sound of my music flowing into my ears and infiltrating my mind.  I’m often drawn to hoodies for the same reason because wearing the hood makes me feel calm, protected and safe.   Being an only child… Continue reading Alone But Not Lonely

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Make Something of Me

Liminality. We often seem to be in a liminal state, neither here nor there. We exist in a form of limbo – at least according to ourselves. We’re either not doing enough or we’re doing too much; the balance required to exist in a state of contentment can be seemingly impossible to find. Inspirations, heroes, heroines… Continue reading Make Something of Me

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Mutatis Mutandis

I came across the above title phrase while I was reading about a week ago. According to http://www.translegal.com/legal-latin/mutatis-mutandis it means, “with those things having been changed which need to be changed.” A few things flashed through my mind as I researched the meaning behind this unfamiliar string of words. Namely, why isn’t Latin still mandatory… Continue reading Mutatis Mutandis