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Is Artistic Genius an Excuse?

Are those with exceptional artistic or creative talent outside the rules for normal relationships and marriage boundaries? So often in today’s society, and even past society that seems to be the case. We make excuses because they are a genius. That was some of the thoughts that came out of the play Mick and I saw last night. We went with friends to see our local drama group’s production of the play Mr. Bailey’s Minder by Australian author Debra Oswald. The play is the ‘tough, funny and bighearted story of an abusive and cantankerous’ artist called Leo Bailey. Leo has … Continue reading →

The Emily of New Moon Series – L.M. Montgomery

Allow me to diverge from the Anne of Green Gables series for a brief moment to tell you about L.M. Montgomery’s other famous heroine – Emily Starr. An orphan, like Anne, an aspiring author, like Anne, determined to marry the wrong man, like Anne, but Emily is definitely in a class by herself. In “Emily of New Moon,” we become acquainted with Emily, a spirited girl, full of life and imagination. When her father passes away, she is left an orphan, and feels that life can hold no more joy for her. She is taken in by family at New … Continue reading →