} end if by Ruby Blessing Ada was holding court at her usual table, at the usual time of two a.m. A stream of young acolytes streamed past, sometimes sitting to pay doe-eyed homage. Sometimes to sneer. All to ask questions. She would have killed for a cigarette. But they had been banned for so…
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The Storytellers – Restless #3
“Restless” by Paul Hulbert There are no words to this post. Instead, the story of “Restless” is told in these two photographs. What do they say to you? {Post by Paul Hulbert, in the theme “Restless” for The Storytellers} : : : Paul Hulbert is a freelance photographer who regularly works for lifestyle, home and…
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“Insomnia” by Katherine Mackenzie-Smith The girl lies awake in the middle of the night, her mind abuzz with thoughts of the person she could be and all the things she could do. Sometimes she walks the halls of her parents’ house, trying to calm her mind, and sometimes she stares upwards, watching shadows of the…
Read MoreAnd now for a review of Oh Suivant! by Emily Rose
The folks at Arts Centre Melbourne generously sent me two tickets to see Oh Suivant! recently, part of the amazing Summer Season lineup. Only problem was, I’d already made commitments for the same day. So along went Emily Rose in my stead, even though her cousin pulled out at the last minute and she had…
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“A very blustery day…” by Gillian Harrison I blow into the yoga studio off the wild wind of the threatening summer storm. I figure it as good a day as any to return. I lie legs crossed on the concrete floor. The heaviness of the day echoes in my lower back as I replay a…
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I have been looking forward to telling you about this for SUCH a long time. New for 2013, I am thrilled to bring you a new occasional series on this blog, called “The Storytellers.” What is it? I have approached some of the best and most creative bloggers on the Internet and asked each of…
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A guest post from Gillian of Ink Paper Pen. I’m so happy to introduce you to Gillian today. Not content with one blog, Gillian is an author on two: creative writerly Ink Paper Pen (fabulous community 5-min writing exercises every Wednesday if you want to join in), and down-the-rabbit-hole-esque Alice Becomes. On top of that, she…
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A guest post by Patricia Sands. Folks, meet Patricia Sands, wonderful author of The Bridge Club, and raconteur of all things French. I can’t tell you how wonderful Patricia has been in giving me advice and inspiration for my family holiday in France. She is talented, clever and has a generous heart, and I’m so…
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A guest post from Brandi of Not Your Average Ordinary. Oh my, you are in for a treat today. You know those rare blogs that never cease to surprise you? On one day you’ll find something inspiring to look at, the next, a journey through a dream, on another, practical and lovely ideas for work……
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This is a guest post from Deborah of Bright and Precious. I am so excited that Deborah has agreed to write a guest post here while I’m off gallivanting in Europe. I have known Deborah for more than 15 years, and she is one of the most passionate, creative and authentic people I have ever…
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