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What does your sister think about your memoir?

August 18, 2021 by Emily J. Maurits

This is a question many people have asked me, and when I hear it I’m tempted to jump on the defensive. I asked her, I want to reassure them. I didn’t just decide to seek publication for a book about … Read More

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why I wrote a memoir
Writing Life

Why did I write a memoir?

July 20, 2021 by Emily J. Maurits

Why write a memoir? You’re not even thirty! Do you really have the necessary perspective to write about your own life? A post in which I answer all my own questions…… Read More

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7 dead friends… or, my story of every day time travel

April 13, 2021 by Emily J. Maurits

You know the sad thing about being human? You only get to live once, in one time. You only get to meet the people alive in your time. Out of all the people who have lived and died, we only … Read More

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Loving | The Sabbatical-Which-Didn't-Happen

For us there is only the trying (August update)

September 11, 2020 by Emily J. Maurits

And… it’s time for an August review! Sit back, grab a cookie, and enjoy. Here’s what to expect: An update on Thomas Clarkson Thoughts on life and growth Piranesi! (or, I won a book) My painting I mentioned back in … Read More

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The Sabbatical-Which-Didn't-Happen

Perhaps we must stand fast (June update)

June 22, 2020 by Emily J. Maurits

Happy June! Grab a hot drink and settle in for some musings on: what I have in common with Thomas Clarkson fidelity in media, ft. Broadchurch and Tim Minchin a quote about apocalypse the problem with dwelling in a land … Read More

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The Sabbatical-Which-Didn't-Happen

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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Learning

I want a funeral like hers…

September 7, 2018 by Emily J. Maurits

I was too young to remember the funerals of my biological Omas, but today I attended the funeral of my Oma-Friend (as she would sign off her letters), and I want to talk about it. Not because I enjoy morbid … Read More

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Pondering

I idolize Bravery – a realisation and defence

August 8, 2018 by Emily J. Maurits

“Bravery is by far the kindest word for stupidity.” (Sherlock BBC) I am attracted to bravery I have often wondered what it is that causes me to dub some fictional characters as ‘my favourite’ even if I do not necessarily … Read More

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2017 taught me that timing is not always my strong point...
Learning

2017 taught me that my timing is not always right (and that’s okay)

January 8, 2018 by Emily J. Maurits

I can’t do everything, but can I be okay with that?… Read More

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