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The Untrusting
At night, one young man crept outside, To take a sneaky peak. He watched a young woman, Sitting on the balcony, looking like a delicate antique. The woman with her perfect face, Gave him a cheeky stare, As he watched her with little grace, When she escaped down the stairs. So, the man left and…
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Vellichor
Vellichor (n) The strange wistfulness of used bookstores, which are somehow infused with the passage of time – From John Koenig’s “The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows.” Any book lover, I am sure, has opened up an old, used book and fell in love with its yellowed pages and old paper smell. Don’t get me wrong,…
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Girl In A Bookstore (p.1)
Swipe left, swipe right; the pattern of swiping left and right on dating apps slowly continues for me. There’s Bumble, Tinder, Hinge, and Facebook Dating, but I am still afraid I will never find someone. I wish things were different for me, and everyone seems to think it should be easy for me, an introverted…
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What Does It Take?
Nowadays, it is hard-pressed to see couples that have been married for longer than 15 years, if not more. This year, my husband and I will celebrate 32 years together. Have they always been easy— absolutely not. But has it been worth it—most definitely. I believe, and I reiterate, that it is my belief that…
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The History Of Valentine’s Day
Every year on February 14th, couples worldwide show their love for each other with flowers, chocolates, cuddly toys, or a meal out. From January 1st, shop shelves are decked with Valentine’s gifts and cards, ready for shoppers to browse the aisles looking for that perfect gift and card to give to the one they love…
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Do You Ever Wonder How Healthy You Are?
I do not like the feeling of going to the hospital, but at the same time, it makes me feel at ease knowing what is going on with my body. Visiting the doctor costs a ton of money these days; you can rarely find an affordable discount for third-level students. Well, other than the free…
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10 Out of The Box Valentine’s Day Date Ideas
The good old holiday of love is fast approaching, and everyone loves to have things planned for them, so why not take a quick peek at some fun suggestions that you may not have thought about. From the non-traditional to some of the classics with a twist, here are ten unique Valentine’s Day date ideas.…
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Tanya Patel: ‘We want to showcase British manufacturing talent’ [INTERVIEW]
Success starts with a choice. Tanya Patel, CEO & Founder of Chapter. London & Lily and Ribbon made the right one. She embraced her passions, accepted challenges, and followed her heart on a diverting journey from law, through banking to successful fashion entrepreneurship. She shared her story as we discussed, among others, redefining the fashion…
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OMG! It’s Valentine’s Day
Yes, it is here, the day single women dread, Valentine’s Day. I know what you’re thinking, oh no, I’m single what am I going to do! Don’t fear, your relationship guru is here. I am going to go over three very good ideas to help you survive another single Valentine’s Day. Idea number one, strategically…
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Poetry – When The Power Goes Out
When the power goes out I travel through time Reading on the couch by candlelight The flame flickers about each candle jar The glow of the light Dances upon my open page With a blanket for warmth With a book in my hands I couldn’t ask for a more simple time Light the stove with…
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Waiting In Vain
Peter was very excited after getting a call from his long-lost father. The little one was all fired up. His father asked him to meet him at a Johannesburg train station. However, Peter was skeptical about traveling from the rural KwaZulu Natal to the big city of Gauteng. Well, he was looking forward to meeting…
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Unshakable Peace
What is peace to you? Is it a quiet space within your home? Is it when you feel no worry at all? The more mature I grow, the more I realize how imperative peace is. There have been times in my life when I felt so confused and there was so much turmoil going on…
