When I first met Connie Genilo in Calgary a few years ago, she was dreaming about putting her story into print. Well, she’s done it and has published her memoir. …
Landscape of the body
There are stories embedded in our bodies.
No name women
The stories of women and other cultures and minorities are often lost to history. Claim your place.
A bridge to the past and the future
As a memoir writer, I’m usually the one asking questions and writing the stories. Recently though, the tables were turned when I was interviewed by University of Alberta (U of …
Art belongs to everyone
For the past five years, I’ve been part of an organization called This is My City Art Society (TMC). TMC was a non-profit organization in Calgary that matched professional artists …
Making the opioid crisis personal: stories, poetry and art
In a crowded room, a room full of people who still have their jackets and tuques on, people are telling stories. Their stories are of living with opioid addiction, knowing …
What’s the word for memories, family, Christmas, nostalgia?
After travelling home for the holidays, I realized there is a word missing from the dictionary. That word should encompass the feelings of being surrounded by family, memories, making new …
Merry Christmas!
Make new memories this festive season, remember past stories and keep traditions alive.
It’s about time
My niece is getting a watch for Christmas. It’s on her list and my husband and I didn’t even know that when we bought the timepiece in Kalispell, Montana a …
When your website looks like a dog’s breakfast
My website is being updated, which is why it looks like a mess right now. So instead, here’s a video of a cute puppy playing on the beach. I’ll …