How do we bounce back after a devastating break-up? Sometimes letting go makes us stronger.
Archives for September 2011
Paint it Blue
A weed provided rich pickings in the 17th century, when it was used as a dye, and its revival as a natural dye is proving successful.
Living on the Edge: Adventure Atop the CN Tower
What does it feel like to be suspended a quarter of mile above a busy city on one of the seven wonders of the world? George Burden circumnavigates the CN Tower.
Thinking of Kienan: Hope and Support in Sparwood
The disappearance of three-year-old Kienan Hebert in Sparwood, British Columbia plays on our worst fears, and brings to light our strongest hopes. Donna Leskosek lives in Sparwood, the town from which Kienan was taken, allegedly by local resident Randall Hopley.
Tarmac Meditations #63: Heart and Minds
A writer and runner starts pining for North Texas.
Looking Forward, Looking Back
Margaret Blackwood writes about home, the passage of time and whether it is the people or place that provide sense of belonging.
Defending Your Dog
In spite of our very human desire to integrate our dogs into every facet of our lives, we may be creating more problems for our dogs than we can solve.
Miami Mode: How the Arts Saved a City
Can art save a city? In just the past decade, Miami has taken to the arts like a drowning man to a life raft. Now, the city is booming and Miami has become the artistic heart of the New World.
Savour What is Ending — and Move On
As Lorne Daniel writes his last blog post from his desk in Alberta before the move to British Columbia, he reflects on our need to savour these “last moments”.
Has Social Media Screwed Up Intimate Relationships?
People are tweeting and Facebooking about first kisses, relationship statuses, fights, and so much more. Should we be using social media to talk about our intimate relationships?