A talk on love by a well known Australian cartoonist causes the author to reflect on the need for love and respect in an increasingly uncaring and violent world.
Archives for May 2013
Trailer Park Poet – Part 3
An attempt to describe the journeys of my life, the ones I’ve escaped to help others. – The trailer park series is an attempt to touch the heart of what it means to be a woman hearing these words, and the journey out of them.
Making A Difference: Katie Mogan Graham – Global Mothers
A Life As A Human Interview: We believe that every product has a story, and that this story should be told. Global Mothers works with NGOs in the Global South, helping artisans design and make fair trade products for women and children in North America. We are committed to sharing the stories of our artisans with our customers, and vice versa. Help artisans in the Global South care for their families and communities by choosing to Buy Good.
The Vancouver International Busker Fest
On Canada Day Weekend – June 29th to July 1st, Granville Street will be taken over by some of the world’s finest street entertainers. Comedians, acrobats, musicians and daredevils from all over the world will be flown in to entertain massive crowds on the hugely popular Canada Day weekend.
Alzheimer’s Self
Moments like that made me question the entire narrative I had about the past. And memory. And time. I have had a few similar experiences during meditation, but for some reason, the shifting in the flesh and blood of my grandfather seemed more startling.
Household Products You Should Stop Buying and Using
Mireille Mayrand-Fiset suggests that some products we use daily are harmful to our health and the environment, and she suggests five interesting and effective alternatives.
Deconstructing Fiction (For Writers and Readers): Excerpt Deconstructed (1)
This is the first in a series of articles in which author Steven Erikson deconstructs, paragraph by paragraph, the excerpt, posted here last week, from his most recent novel Forge of Darkness.
Filmmaking 101 Part 5 – Casting & Crew & Catering, Oh My!
I needed to find four actors for the photo shoot. As it was for flashbacks, they had to look like younger versions of my lead actors. They had to be union. They had to be available on April 10th. Sound impossible? Read on…
How To Cope With Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome can be managed by diet, lifestyle changes, and natural supplementation.
How To Better Communicate Your Emotions In Your Relationships
When it comes to relationships, the old cliché of actions speaking louder than words simply doesn’t hold true. Good communication is the cornerstone to building a successful life together. Virtually all problems – from sex issues to financial stresses – can be solved by talking them through.