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how to make a cup of tea

I've discussed the Art of Making a Mug with fellow countrywomen (and found that some pour the milk first and the water after *shudder* and others scald the teapot before beginning the brew etc etc) and have decided to throw in my penny's worth. Here, dear friends, is a true and definite guide to how I… Continue reading how to make a cup of tea

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Possibly Edible Creations, Deadlines and other such draconic nonsense

After a string of late nights and many hours spent staring at words until the words themselves lose their meaning ('curse? cu-rse? c-ur-se? That's not a word. Wait. Is it?') I felt rather drained this morning. The sun was bright and shining, and the sudden urge to sit in a coffee shop, drink coffee and… Continue reading Possibly Edible Creations, Deadlines and other such draconic nonsense

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Existential Crises and such

I made a cup of tea after work. With my warm cup of Beautiful Beverage in hand I stepped out into the garden. Not three steps outside, I paused. "Why?" you ask. Because the cup in my hand matched the outside world so perfectly. It had to be documented. A camara was snatched. Pictures were… Continue reading Existential Crises and such

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A Chat with C.B. Cook

Grab the beverage of your choice and settle down for a visit with C.B. Cook, debut author of Paralyzed Dreams, in which I cross-examine her on her favourite authors and on the always Very Important question of: tea or coffee? Are you a fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants kind of writer, or do you prefer to plan everything out?… Continue reading A Chat with C.B. Cook