A while back, I came across this post. A part of this woman's life mirrors of my own. It's freaky, actually. I admire her bravery and tenacity; but most of all, I admire her artistic merit. Her blog is full of creative insight. Seriously, you must visit. Just click here. "I don’t know if there was an initial exposure that started this sensitivity, but I wasn’t always … [Read more...] about Imagine How This Feels…
Friendship
Gratitude and Friendships without Fragrance
I can't believe the first semester of the Victoria University (VU), Professional Writing and Editing (PWE), Diploma Course is definitively and definitely over… It's been a long wild brain squeeze. Probably, because I only missed one class and I was forced to actually use my brain, while writing, and focusing intently on my work; instead of trying to create and maintain a … [Read more...] about Gratitude and Friendships without Fragrance
Choose Friendships Over Fragrances
Often, asking someone to forgo using his or her fragrance products (such as perfume, aftershave, washing powder, or hairspray) can be awkward. You just don't know how that person will react. I've had all sorts of responses, from kind acceptance of my request, to utter outrage—stemming from their perception of 'my' breaching of ‘their’ human rights. (Like breathing air … [Read more...] about Choose Friendships Over Fragrances