A lot of people end up living life unconsciously, following a set of rules established and internalized a long time ago. We go on, day after day, doing things automatically, without thinking about why we do them or what would … Continue reading
Grains of grogginess stuck in my eyes, I pull myself out of bed, a sleepy cat stretching its limbs. There’s nothing to wake up for, not really, I have nowhere to go but 2 steps away, the computer or the … Continue reading
July 1st. The first “true” weekend of the summer for most Canadians. Where I’m from, though, July 1st is one of two things: moving day or simply a day off. We’ve had our national celebration a week prior, on June … Continue reading
One advantage of listening to the radio all day long is that I’m pretty much the best informed I’ve been in my life. Last week, you may have missed this very important judgement from the BC Supreme Court. And more … Continue reading
I’m an optimist. I like to think that it’s possible for my home Belle Province to take its rightful in this country, that I also love. But the latest events around the student strike tell me that this might be … Continue reading
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Mon pays Most people have a strong attachment to their home. Adopted or native, home is where we build our life, make connections, are part of a community. Home is where we feel safe, where we feel loved, and where … Continue reading
***Later May 2013 update: I’ve now closed the comments. It’s closing on 300 and honestly, it’s starting to move around in circles. It’s also getting nastier, and the attacks have increased. I’m also tired of dealing with this stuff on … Continue reading
Back in the winter of 2011, when I was still in my PhD, I took a course on rhetoric and composition theory. If this course changed anything for me (and it changed a lot) it was wishing that I’d discovered … Continue reading
Well, this comes in the wake of my most important client giving me their month’s notice (that the other writers in the team have also received, so it’s not just me), so this is a bit weird, but very timely. … Continue reading
I read, write and enjoy my life.
How can you bring joy in your life today?
