The way Roxanne saw it, she had two choices: become homeless on the streets of Vancouver, or go into rehab in a rural community.
Archives for April 2011
Moving Day: Demolition of the Slum
Kane Ryan of Dirty Wall Project and the people who live in India’s slum of Mumbai watch helplessly as part of the slum is bulldozed to make way for something people call progress.
Tarmac Meditations #46: Run a Mile, See How it Goes
Michael decides he is no softie and no Kenyan either, but he is a runner with marathon dreams.
Keeping the Frog Out of the Pot: Nurturing in the Workplace
We have all heard the frog in the pot story. Poor fellow, he is like the worker in a toxic environment who gives it his all, but is slowly cooked — until his struggle is over. Moira Gardener offers advice on how employees and employers can create more nurturing workplace environments.
Our Dog, Max
Max was neurotic, he didn’t play well with others, he constantly ran away, and once he even bit his own offspring. Even so, he was a well-loved dog.
Marathon Training Week Eight and Nine
As Jess moves into the most intense part of her training for an upcoming marathon, she reflects on how the desire to run has taken over her life.
Publishing a Book: Getting One Step Closer
A writer with a mental block about publishing his work reaches the point where it is time to pursue publication on the book he has written. In spite of reservations, he forges ahead.
Ode to the Mother Who is My Daughter
A mother watches in awe as her own daughter becomes a mom through natural childbirth.
How to Eat a Kiwi Fruit
Genny Ross-Barons shares a whimsical story about the best way kick back and eat a luscious kiwi fruit.
Getting Out of the Way of My Root Canal
Kara kept putting off a much-needed root canal out of fear, but when she gave up control and began to trust the law of attraction, her visit to the dentist was almost blissful.
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