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Movie Reviews

Did you write the book of love?

Watching John Cusack in Serendipity and Must Love Dogs reminded me that I am indeed a hopeless romantic. (more…)

By Janine Papendorf, 14 years20th Jul 2011 ago
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Personal

I’ve been caught in between all you wish for and all you need

I need to cook up some new ideas in the kitchen so that I have more time to spend with my daughter. (more…)

By Janine Papendorf, 14 years15th Jul 2011 ago
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Personal

I am the screen, I work at night

The night shift has thrown my circadian rhythm for a loop and I’m struggling to sleep during the day. (more…)

By Janine Papendorf, 14 years29th Jun 2011 ago
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Personal

It’s the thought that moves you upwards

I once had a crush on a middle-aged professor with a receding hairline and a “dad bod”. Seriously. (more…)

By Janine Papendorf, 14 years16th Jun 2011 ago
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Personal

It’s never quite as it seems, because you’re a dream to me

Have you ever had a dream that’s so real you’re not sure if you’re awake or asleep? (more…)

By Janine Papendorf, 14 years15th Jun 2011 ago
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Personal

You paint a lovely picture, but reality intrudes

I had a crisis of confidence after comparing myself to the ‘Super Mom’ in my social circle. (more…)

By Janine Papendorf, 15 years5th Oct 2010 ago
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Personal

It takes more than fucking someone to keep yourself warm

A conversation about sex made me contemplate a few harsh truths about society – and myself. (more…)

By Janine Papendorf, 15 years20th Sep 2010 ago
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Personal

Love is like a sin, my love

An episode of HBO’s True Blood gives viewers a poignant look at an essential truth about life. (more…)

By Janine Papendorf, 15 years15th Jul 2010 ago
Personal

He might get burned, but he’s in the game

I’ve learned something about love from a close friend who’s experienced heartbreak more than once.  (more…)

By Janine Papendorf, 15 years14th Mar 2010 ago
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Personal

I wonder where we would end up if we could start again

Our childhood experiences shape us much more than we realise. (more…)

By Janine Papendorf, 15 years1st Mar 2010 ago

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