Daily writing promptIf you had to get a tattoo right now, what would it be and why?View all responses I have one tattoo. It is a small faded red apple on my shoulder, in the same place where my partner has a tattoo. I got it from a local tattoo artist In Vancouver and he … Continue reading If I got a tattoo or two, what would I do?
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Living like I’m Twenty
I have unceremoniously thrown myself back into life as if I am young and full of energy. I am a student again, working towards my MFA, and at the moment, a waitress. Always working, not entirely sure of my future, I am fully engaged with life. I'm not always upbeat, or even good tempered, but … Continue reading Living like I’m Twenty
A Mentor Lost in Plain Sight
Somewhere in my early twenties my partner and I both discovered that we did not have enough ‘breadth requirement” to graduate with our B.A.’s from university. So, we headed back and took various social science courses to round out our education. I soon discovered that I could take all my ‘soft science’ courses in Women’s … Continue reading A Mentor Lost in Plain Sight
Thoughts on Abortion in 2026
A friend of mine needed an abortion recently and I supported them throughout the experience. I have supported a few people through this experience during my life, but I am fortunate that I have never had to have an abortion, or even a miscarriage. My friend who needed the ‘procedure’ shares my wonder and delight … Continue reading Thoughts on Abortion in 2026
Lord, Lord, Mother Lord.
Sometimes I just say 'Mother' and that is enough. This is my new go-to swear word that I use when I am feeling tested.
Moving through time
When they say empty nest, do they mean to paint such a sad picture? Is it an abandoned nest? Is it broken, or infested with bugs? Maybe it is quiet and warm. Pretty, full of colour and spots to lie down and rest. It is quiet though and there are ghosts flitting about, children in … Continue reading Moving through time
the joy and power of community
I didn't start making the calendar until November. I had made no promises. But one day I just started working on it and before long the momentum had carried me to the printers and I had invested in 40 printed copies of a calendar for my neighbours. I really didn't think I was going to … Continue reading the joy and power of community
Just a Sensible Idealist
I smiled back and he opened with "I wish I had been brought up in the sixties". I would have liked to see my face expression.
marriage of true minds
We did not start our marriage by thinking we must tie the knot, we must make public betrothals, we must have children. We planned nothing.
Little Mouse in the City
But as I stepped into the street I paused in awe. I found what I saw mesmerizing, but what was it?
Notes from a Sinking Isthmus 