Self Expression Magazine

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• “Why is Everyone Hugging the Giant Chipmunk?”

  

  The first time I went to Disney World I asked my husband why everyone was hugging the giant chipmunk. We were dating at the time and I think he seriously... Read more

  The 27 June 2013 by   Marilyngardner5
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• The “We Think Alone” Email Project

  

  Have you heard of the, “We Think Alone” email project by Miranda July? This fascinating writing project, set to launch on July 1, explores how we privately... Read more

  The 27 June 2013 by   Asoloaffair
  

• 36 Years

  

  It’s been 36 years.36 years since we shared the same bedroom, louvred windows bringing the sounds of mountain breezes and birds indoors. Metal beds – their... Read more

  The 26 June 2013 by   Marilyngardner5
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• The Fifth Season

  

  Wrote a summer ha-iku Summer Vacationskids everywhere you lookgiggles rule worldThere are five seasons Autumn, Winter, Spring, Summer and Summer vacations. Read more

  The 25 June 2013 by   Somkritya
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• Radiation & Turquoise Eclipse

  

  I’ve finally finished the huge painting I’ve been working on all month! I give you “Radiation,” a continuation of my exploration of solar flares. It is... Read more

  The 25 June 2013 by   Artbycedar
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• Vegan? Vegetarian? Flexitarian? Compassionate Carnivory?

  Recently I came across this quotation from the novelist and essayist (and, I believe, genius) Marilynne Robinson, given in a 2008 interview with the Paris... Read more

  The 24 June 2013 by   Rachelmariestone
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• Telegram!

  

  I was shocked when I read the Toronto Star article, Toronto firm Telegrams Canada still wires 20,000 message a year. How excitingly vintage! I thought... Read more

  The 24 June 2013 by   Asoloaffair
  

• 21 Things to Remember Before Having Another Baby

  

  …and why you’ll do it anyway. Today the Illiterate household is tired. A deep, aching tired. It’s an ache that comes from weeks of layering fatigue on top of... Read more

  The 24 June 2013 by   Morander
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• When Home is Always with You.

  

  Today’s guest post comes from my beautiful friend Christine, avid world-traveler and beach enthusiast. You can keep up with her travel adventures on her blog,... Read more

  The 21 June 2013 by   Agadd
  

• S’more’s Cheesecake

  

  Life has  been a whirlwind lately. Between kids and husband, work, renovating the house, and starting up my own small cake business, I seem to always be busy. Read more

  The 20 June 2013 by   Craftymamablog
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