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The Sabbatical-Which-Didn't-Happen

‘I didn’t want you to have to ask’ (November update)

December 7, 2020 by Emily J. Maurits

Well, the past few months have flown and suddenly I haven’t written an update since August! What’s happened since then? … a lot. Grab some peppermint tea and settle in for updates on: Thomas Clarkson update (pictures!)  Bible College and … 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

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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The Sabbatical-Which-Didn't-Happen

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

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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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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Loving

The Lays of Ancient Rome

August 16, 2018 by Emily J. Maurits

I’ve always been interested in how literature reflects and affects society. Perhaps that’s why I am fascinated by the Lays of Ancient Rome. On the other hand, it could just be because they sound cool. The Lays are a collection … Read More

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Learning

How to hold (your) AMBITION lightly

July 6, 2017 by Emily J. Maurits

Six steps I use to curb my ambition and why I don’t need to… Read More

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My Novel Journey

June 1, 2017 by Emily J. Maurits

The Book There’s a book I’ve been writing for a long time, and it’s gone through many evolutions. It began when I was fifteen or sixteen and I read something online which made me wonder: what would the Sherlock Holmes … Read More

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