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 …
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 …
Write your memoir!
Learn how to craft your memoir through writing exercises and thought-provoking questions with me. Wednesday, Feb. 6 until March 13. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Metro Continuing Education Lillian Osborne School: …
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 …
This story has legs
Who doesn’t like a mystery? Today, I have two to solve. One is modern while the other is more than one hundred years old. Both come with people to seek …
Her story – anonymous, until a few days ago
I didn’t want to buy any furniture when I moved to Vernon B.C. because I knew I wasn’t going to stay there long. I didn’t like it. However, my parents …
Entrepreneurial spirit – with beer
Cling, clank, smash – the noise at Edmonton’s Strathcona bottle depot is deafening. The small building is stuffed with noise, bottles and people. My husband and I have picked the …