Monthly Archives: August 2010

Wherein I muse on conflict and my phobic reaction to it

Posted on August 24, 2010 by GreenHairMermaid

I hate conflict. I really do. Continue reading →

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On silence & solitude, and the avoidance of them

Posted on August 15, 2010 by GreenHairMermaid

This blog post is dedicated to my favourite radio station which refused to play this morning, and to my son who is not here today Continue reading →

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Wherein I talk about feeling invisible. and ugly. both of those things

Posted on August 9, 2010 by GreenHairMermaid

I’ve recently realised something – I am not enjoying the process of growing older. Continue reading →

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Wherein I talk about Jodi Picoult and Panic Attacks

Posted on August 1, 2010 by GreenHairMermaid

I stand in the queue and the lights seem unrealistically bright. It kind of freaks me out. And when I get to the counter my voice sounds loud and awkward. Continue reading →

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