The Writings of Mag Dimond

All of us, whether we are writers or not are walk through life with our various unformed stories stored inside us, and characters in our history that beg to be recognized. I want to applaud author Bonnie Lee Black for acting upon her dream of unearthing her great grandmother’s story, and with much time and research bringing that story to light so that this unique woman in her past could become visible after all. The book is called Jamie’s Muse. published by Nighthawk Press in 2018. It is a compelling blend of history and invention ….

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A few nights ago I created a pasta for myself that combined magical elements of chick peas, cream, garlic, rosemary, and of course a LOT of Parmesan cheese. When I feasted on the dish I realized that standing at the stove and creating something beautiful and tasty to eat is indeed an ancient habit of mine. I stand there and make food for myself even when I don’t feel well, or I’m upset or anxious … I stand there and do this because it makes me feel safe and comforted.

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In a family where three generations were certifiable alcoholics, no one ever mentioned the word nor the terrible consequences of the behavior. So, it would seem that a significant “cardinal rule” in this system was that one must conceal truth whenever it was unattractive.  

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I have always maintained - as does travel writer Paul Theroux - that traveling allows us to discover who we are.  I’d like to expand that assertion to say that traveling takes us across borders, over bridges, and through doorways, so that we may discover we’re part of the larger human family…. As we melt into different cultures we see just how unreal the cultural divisions (stereotypes, biases) we’ve been conditioned by are…

 

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The reason it has been quiet in blog-land is that I have been turning my attention inward to learn a new skill: making my book and myself known to the world.

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