Feminism: A Dirty Wordy?
I found words like ‘man-haters’, ‘feminazis’ (a hideous term which marries the word ‘feminine’ with Nazi-ism) and ‘radicals’ (which by definition means ‘favoring or effecting fundamental or revolutionary changes in current practices, conditions, or institutions’, but which also has a distinctly negative connotation in the realm of feminism). One female blogger wrote, “feminists are trying to make us believe there is this ghastly patriarchy that is ruling the land and that women need special treatment.”
Planes, Cabs, Boats and Buses
My husband and I just returned from a week’s vacation on the high seas. It was truly a wonderful holiday; celebrating the New Year on a cruise ship is, I would say, a highlight in my life. Getting there, though, was somewhat of a challenge.
A pilgrimage can take many forms
If a pilgrimage is a journey to a sacred or meaningful destination, with intention and attention, well, then, these simple walks would qualify.
Life Stories
Everyone has stories, both joyful and painful. How they choose to reveal them will have a significant effect on all their relationships.
The Plant Woman
"Sagaligesw" means "family doctor" in the Mi'kmaq language. Well okay, it actually means "Plant Woman". But the Plant Woman once filled very much this role in the life of members of the eastern Canadian communities of the Mi'kmaq. Although … Read more →
Everything but the Kitchen Sink
Martha Farley has a kitchen-sink kind of dream and wonders what it might mean.
Norman – In Memoriam
When I was a child, there was a man in my life that taught me about integrity, honour and basic human decency. He taught me that a man’s greatest strength was his word and his ability, his determination, to live by it. As a child being raised by a … Read more →
International Day of the Girl Child
October 11th is the International Day of the Girl Child.I started to ponder a few things. If I had been born a boy would I have achieved more or less? If Jesus had been a daughter what would the world be like today? What if Adam had said “No … Read more →
An Inspiring Story for International Day of the Girl Child
A film about a Bangladeshi Muslim woman who overcomes social and economic hardship and liberates herself and other women by creating beautiful, timeless works of art.
I’ve Run Out of Eggs
I've Run Out of Eggs I’ve run out of eggs what am I to do It’s not like I can buy them all shiny and new I thought about it once, putting them on ice I look back now and wish I’d thought twice My friends all say that I should be happy No more … Read more →
