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Month: August 2022

Treasure Island

August 30, 2022March 14, 2023 ~ Margaret McCaffrey ~ 5 Comments

By Robert Louis Stevenson As a memoirist primarily, I didn’t imagine that my first review would be of a novel.  In delving into the etymology of the term ‘pieces of eight’ for a personal essay I was writing, I became glued to the audio version of Treasure Island, an adventure presumably intended for children. It … Continue reading Treasure Island

The Zen of Writing

August 1, 2022August 2, 2022 ~ Margaret McCaffrey ~ 2 Comments

Kids, you tried your best and you failed miserably. The lesson is, never try.  Homer Simpson From what I learn about Zen Buddhism (it’s been a long lockdown) it is incumbent on us as individuals to let our feelings in – be they negative or positive. We should welcome them, especially those unpleasant thoughts that … Continue reading The Zen of Writing

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