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Dreams and Their Imprints on Daily Life
This morning is one of those mornings when I woke from a dream so real I wanted to sob when I opened my eyes, because I knew it couldn’t be real, even though my grandfather Daniel’s favorite tobacco hung in the air and I could hear echoes of my grandfather Claude’s laughter. Smell the fresh Continue reading
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The Journey of Women’s Suffrage in Canada
Women’s suffrage in Canada didn’t happen in one fell swoop. It began in 1870 and gradually achieved province by province, while federal voting rights were granted in 1918. Manitoba, the first province to grant women the right to vote and stand for office in 1916, was followed by Saskatchewan and Alberta, and Quebec was the… Continue reading
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Bike Misadventures To Be Conquered Into A Skill
Somewhere buried deep in family albums of gazillions of pictures, there is one of me in my teens, dragging a bike out of the lake, looking like a drowned rat. My mother still enjoys recalling how bikes and I don’t mix. Continue reading
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Navigating Freelance Crafts and Writing Opportunities
Considering I’m on medical leave, I’d be happy to rejoin the workforce as soon as possible. Continue reading
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Dreams of freedom
Describe your ideal week. From the dictionary:adjectiveadjective: ideal1. satisfying one’s conception of what is perfect; most suitable. 2. existing only in the imagination; desirable or perfect but not likely to become a reality. Considering nothing in my life is perfect or desirable, because let’s face it, I wouldn’t wish the chronic pain of my migraines on anyone. Therefore, the Continue reading
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DMV Etiquette: The Importance of Compassion
At my local DMV office, they don’t open the doors fully; instead, they have a section of seats outside the accordion doors, and it’s like a game of musical chairs, without the music—the elimination is the person who gets called to the DMV counter. And just like musical chairs, there aren’t enough chairs for everyone.… Continue reading
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Early Mornings and Beagle Adventures
Considering my day started at 3am when my beagle asked for the door, I would say, no, not so much. Continue reading
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Beyond the Plane Ticket: Embracing Memories
No plane ticket No Visiting Hours Admission is one-way onlyWhere I want to goHeaven So Far Away Too Far AwayOut of ReachBared to Me And I Miss YouI want to get on that PlaneSee Your Face, that bright smile Say Hi to the grand-dads and granniesHug you all and give you all the latest newsLaugh, Continue reading
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Navigating the Digital Landscape: Weeds of Misinformation
In today’s world, it’s alarming how fast information spreads. Good or bad, it’s like weeds invading every corner, and good luck getting rid of them. Continue reading
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My Power Playlists To Improve My Focus
Well, as most of you know, I’ve been on medical leave now for what feels like forever, but, when I sit at my computer do to a bit of writing I ask ‘Alexa’ to play me some heavy metal, hard rock, classic rock, alternative rock, blues, country or even some classical channels depending on the… Continue reading
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