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Cendrine Marrouat's Blog: Cendrine Marrouat - Latest Posts, page 267

May 9, 2011

The Day the Word N***** Entered My Life

The following is an extract from "The American Poet Who Went Home Again," a book by Aberjhani, one of most prominent authors of his generation. He has allowed me to share it with you. His bio is at the end of the article. Until I was twelve, I grew up in Robert M. Hitch Village, [...]
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Published on May 09, 2011 23:29

May 8, 2011

Time to celebrate mothers!

"A man loves his sweetheart the most, his wife the best, but his mother the longest." – Irish proverb Today is a special day. We honor and celebrate those who have given birth to us and their role in society. It is also the perfect opportunity to remember that many of us still do not [...]
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Published on May 08, 2011 15:11

May 7, 2011

When push comes to shove

The Winnipeg Free Press, Winnipeg's most important local newspaper, has a Miss Lonelyhearts section. People contact Miss Lonelyhearts to find an answer to their problems or ask for advice. Some stories are funny; others reveal the dark side of the human mind. But above all, they explain why the world is the way it is. In [...]
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Published on May 07, 2011 23:14

Syria in pictures: part 1

In April 2009, I spent 10 days in Syria with friends. While part of the trip was difficult because I was very sick, overall, it was an amazing experience. I fell in love with the desert, an experience that I shared in another article. Here are a few pictures that I took during this particular [...]
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Published on May 07, 2011 02:41

May 5, 2011

The creative process

Many people have asked me about the creative process and if it is the same for every writer. Let me tell you this. A writer's creative process is just as unique as his or her DNA. As far as I am concerned, I need to find a title before I can do anything else. A [...]
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Published on May 05, 2011 22:04

May 3, 2011

6 endangered animal species in Canada

Each living organism plays an important part in the ecosystem and provides essential resources through the natural cycles of life. As such, human activities greatly impact the present and future of the world. In 2010, with the International Year of Biodiversity, the United Nations' aim is to bring awareness of the vital role that biodiversity plays [...]
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Published on May 03, 2011 21:27

May 1, 2011

Where has responsible driving gone

Winnipeg has some of the most dangerous drivers in Canada. Only those who have never lived in the city will tell you otherwise. Vancouver, Toronto, Montréal and Calgary have their share of bad drivers, but it is nothing compared to the capital of Manitoba. Another person died in Winnipeg, on Friday, June 25, 2010, after [...]
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Published on May 01, 2011 21:03

Behind the Window: Extract from Five Years and Counting

"Behind the Window" is one of my early spiritual pieces. I wrote it in the middle of the night, following a few hours of intense pondering on life and my purpose as an artist. The poem appears in part 1 of Five Years and Counting. A Journey into the Mind of Soul Poetry. BEHIND THE [...]
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Published on May 01, 2011 12:07

April 29, 2011

Book review: 'Autumn, One Spring' by Patti Grayson

How does it feel to return to one's hometown after years of absence? To answer this question, let us follow Autumn Greene, a single mother who has decided that she would attend her sister's wedding in Hematite. However, there is one problem: She is not invited. What ensues is complete chaos. In a recent interview, author [...]
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Published on April 29, 2011 20:24