The Heart of a Dragon

December 27, 2011

I see a lot of lists cropping up this time of year.  I’ve been known to jot down a list or two myself, but typically I’ve avoided doing year-end summaries or resolutions for the new year.  Partially because – let’s be honest – I hadn’t done anything all that list-worthy in the previous year, and [...]

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#27 Being Afraid

November 29, 2011

It sounds silly to say I’m afraid to be afraid, but sometimes that’s the only way to explain it.  Admitting you’re afraid of something can feel like defeat.  A weakness.  A chink in your armor. As a woman, living in an urban environment, I love that I’m often not afraid of my surroundings.  My first [...]

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#10 Write an Article for an Online Magazine

November 9, 2011

Yesterday was my authorial debut. I don’t think I’ve slept more than three consecutive hours per night since I found out this was happening.  The whole experience has been a bit surreal. Somewhere out there on the Internet, for all to see, is a column, that says “By Jennifer Winter”.  It even has my picture! [...]

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#23 Fall In Love

November 3, 2011

It was a beautiful fall afternoon.  The leaves were changing, the sky was a crisp blue, and a in a few short hours, monsters and zombies would be walking the streets. It’s my favorite time of year.  At least, it used to be. I love horror movies, I love a great ghost story and I [...]

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