Our things also carry our memories and lessons.
Going down the rabbit hole with a plate
A thrift store find, a vintage china plate with a scene from my university, starts a hunt to learn more about the item and Acadia.
Objects as emotions – stories of things
As I sit here, holding the doll and making that difficult decision to let go of a small part of my sons’ childhood, one memory grips me.
Value in our objects – custodians, or curators, of our things
We should be thinking of ourselves as custodians, or curators, of our things. Not every “thing” is a piece of consumer waste.
Nova Scotia
Immense grief, shock and disbelief are rolling over Canada. Nova Scotians are deep in mourning and despair after senseless act after senseless act took many lives. It’s terrible and as …
Back to the future: Part 2
Staying home now doesn’t just mean not getting ill with the coronavirus, it also means saving lives. Last week, I asked you to write stories of people, places or things …
Back to the future
I was walking to pick up a prescription from a downtown Edmonton store on Thursday when I heard shouting. Another pedestrian (two metres away from me) was yelling at a …
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.