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8 Stages of Half-Marathon Recovery

October 10, 2016 by Emily J. Maurits

  1. Auto-pilot  So… it’s over. One moment you’re running and the next… you’re walking around frantically trying to ‘cool down’, holding a piece of watermelon and wishing your stomach would settle down enough for you to enjoy it. You … Read More

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Pondering

5 Reasons we are to blame for Harry Potter No. 8

October 4, 2016 by Emily J. Maurits

Harry Potter and The Cursed Child This is a half-humorous look at why Harry Potter and the Cursed Child had to be the way it was. Let’s get this straight: I read the book in one night. I enjoyed it. … Read More

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The book I could not read

September 28, 2016 by Emily J. Maurits

Last night I opened a book to read and then closed it. A few seconds later I opened it again. And closed it. Open. Close. Open – “I can’t do this!”  I sat up, slammed it shut and threw it … Read More

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Problems of a Peaceful Day

August 18, 2016 by Emily J. Maurits

A day of peace A few Saturdays ago I had a quiet day. I didn’t visit family, I didn’t catch up with friends. The only people I saw were those at the shops when I ducked in to buy some … Read More

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To My Friend Who is Pondering Marriage

August 8, 2016 by Emily J. Maurits

Dear Friend Who Is Pondering Marriage, My friend, you’ve just asked me a difficult question. You’ve asked me whether I like the man you’ve chosen. You’ve asked me what I think of him. You want to know my opinion, you want … Read More

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A tribute to the books that shaped me

July 31, 2016 by Emily J. Maurits

o It’s taken a while, but I finally decided to draw a tribute to all the books and characters that have shaped me over the years. Because I sincerely believe they did. Everything that one reads leaves a mark, for better … Read More

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