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    The Ex-policy

    September 22, 2006March 5, 2023
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    Does anyone know what the best ‘ex’ policy is? I admire…no, I am deeply envious of those enlightened souls who are ‘great friends’ with their exes. They’ve obviously got it all figured out just great and I haven’t reached my Bodhi tree as yet. I am struggling, as yet in…

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    Politics & Feminism | Relationships

    On The Same Gender Side

    September 18, 2006March 5, 2023
    2 Comments

    Why are same gender friendships so under valued?

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  • Fiction | Map Of Emotion

    55 Words: The Break-Up

    September 18, 2006December 29, 2023
    19 Comments

    A 55 word story about the breakup.

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  • Pop Culture | WorkSpace

    Office Capers: Haute Couture Boots

    September 13, 2006March 30, 2025
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    Men have no appreciation for haute couture!!!!!!!! At least the two jokers I sit next do, don’t! SNC: So why are you in casuals on a work-day? Me: I’m not in casuals! SFOS: So what are these then? Me: I’m not wearing jeans! SNC: So jeans are the only thing…

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  • Politics & Feminism | Relationships

    The Best Kind Of Guy Friend

    September 7, 2006July 3, 2024
    37 Comments

    You know who the best kind of guy friend is?

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  • Fiction | Relationships

    55 Words: Salsa With A Stranger

    September 5, 2006March 12, 2023
    9 Comments

    Couples floated across the dance floor, flowing over each other. Someone said, “Up close with a stranger. You sure?” She said, “I want to learn.” He smiled. They were the last couple on the floor. Melting into each other. Then the music stopped. She walked off the floor, leaving him…

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    Poetry

    Things Without Respect

    September 4, 2006September 17, 2023
    20 Comments

    I am amazed by the number of people who don’t understand this word at all. Sometimes I am horrified by how many terrible people there are in the world. And then I realise that the most awful things ever said or done are so because of lack of respect. Some people don’t…

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    Office Capers: Cleanliness Is Next To Nothingness

    September 1, 2006March 30, 2025
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    I share an office cubicle with two colleagues. Are all men so untidy??? Arrrggghhh…I have about three seizures a week and one major case of heartburn once a fortnight. Put it all down to the ‘let’s call it creative’ habits of my cube-ies (cubbies? Sure, we do occupy a cubby-hole…

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    PJ Rani

    August 30, 2006March 30, 2025
    1 Comment

    I’m about to be dethroned ‘Queen of PJs’ at office. Make way for PJ Rani and here’s what she had to say this week.

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  • Two women
    Politics & Feminism | Relationships

    Another Ex-Factor

    August 26, 2006December 29, 2023
    6 Comments

    “Who was that?”

    “Oh, the ex-girlfriend of my ex-boyfriend.”

    “She seems abnormally thrilled to see you.”

    I had a chance to review my Ex policy.

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  • IdeaSmith on The Feels This Week: A Curated Life Is A Considered One: “@Harshaman: What a delightful set of throwbacks it was to receive this comment! First, to the days when one would…”
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