Author Archives: Jessie Mac

I’m Back Up Again

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Jessie Mac

Sorry for being a stranger.  As you can see I’ve been away from blogging and writing for almost a year now. Life does that to you sometimes. Smack you in the face and wait for you to get up again … Continue reading →

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Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami – the Novel

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Jessie Mac

  Kafka on the Shore is one of my favourite novels written by Haruki Murakami. This is not a review – just some thoughts. I like how he tells two stories and cleverly intertwines the two. This talent of his … Continue reading →

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Hachi – a dog’s tale – film and thoughts

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Jessie Mac

  Just finished watching the film starring Richard Gere called Hachi: A Dog’s Tale. I cried. And I plan to watch the original Japanese version as well. I have a feeling that it will be better. Originals tend to always … Continue reading →

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Conditioning – part of the writer’s life?

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Jessie Mac

When anyone talks about creating daily habits that aren’t natural, I think of conditioning and Pavlov’s dog. Recently I bought an African butterfly fish. Having not seen it open its mouth before I thought it unusual and quite beautiful. But … Continue reading →

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