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On returning home (May Update)

June 1, 2020 by Emily J. Maurits

I’ve long been fascinated by the metaphor of “returning home.” It’s one which trails through all types of literature. Sometimes it’s a positive statement: home represents womb-like safety, the innocence of childhood. If only the character can return home, everything … Read More

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Living on the edge of the unknown [England]

March 28, 2020 by Emily J. Maurits

“If there’s one thing I’ve learnt, it’s that life can change completely in a single second.” So I responded to an upset eighteen year old Canadian as we sped towards Lyon airport, the sun setting to the right of us, … Read More

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Life in the time of Corona virus & Lessons from the rain [France]

March 15, 2020 by Emily J. Maurits

LESSONS FROM THE RAIN I struggle with the cold. I really do – and since arriving in Europe it’s been cold with a capital C! Cold with sun is doable, but when it’s cold and rainy and you can’t be … Read More

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If you can imagine… [Taize]

March 6, 2020 by Emily J. Maurits

If you can imagine a tiny village in France, with 11th-18th century buildings covered in moss and vines, and daffodils and green paddocks stretching as far as one can see – If you can imagine getting sunburnt one day and … Read More

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Juice, coffee & kaya toast [Singapore]

February 22, 2020 by Emily J. Maurits

Brief observations… The first thing we discovered was a siesta in the middle of the day is practically necessary to survive the heat. I am so thankful for the aircon in our hotel – it actually kept our room cooler … Read More

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The beginning of my Sabbatical [Australia]

February 14, 2020 by Emily J. Maurits

I don’t find minimalism particularly hard, but there’s always a trade off. Today’s one was my Bible and journal in lieu of a third pair of shoes. Ah well, I can’t wear three pairs at once anyway! A prayer point … Read More

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Review: Good Omens (2019)

February 13, 2020 by Emily J. Maurits

[PS: This is obviously not travel-related. Just something I thought I should post as I tie up loose ends. Incidentally (or not) I will be reading Good Omens (book) on the plane.]  TV series |6 episodes | Amazon Prime Based … Read More

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The “Carton Effect” (or, self-sacrifice in literature)

June 6, 2019 by Emily J. Maurits

We all know the fictional ‘trope’ of “self-sacrifice.” It’s what Aslan, Harry Potter, Timothy and Jesus have in common. I’ve recently been musing on a specific type of sacrifice ‘trope’ (for want of a better word) which seems to crop … Read More

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A biblical interpretation of Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke

May 2, 2019 by Emily J. Maurits

I wrote a review of sorts for the BBC series Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell, but it occurs to me that I have neglected to write about book by Susanna Clarke of the same name. There are multiple book reviews … Read More

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In defence of Fiction

April 4, 2019 by Emily J. Maurits

This post was written in response to someone who dared to suggest in my hearing that non-fiction trumps fiction. (Don’t worry, we’re still on speaking terms!) My defence of fiction (firstly, let’s make sure we’re on the same page) Firstly, … Read More

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