When a stranger tells our writer, “Smile. Life’s not that bad” it sparks a Seinfeld moment and lots of questions about what is an authentic smile and what isn’t.
The Old Catholic Church
As a Roman Catholic, I was curious about the little blue and white church in my neighbourhood, which turned out to belong to the Old Catholic Church of BC, a community that welcomes everyone without judgment. After passing the church numerous times, I finally decided to attend Mass there. I was warmly received, but the experience of the Mass was a bit strange for me.
Jane Goodall on What Separates Humans from Apes (TED Video)
Someone asked me the other day which woman I admired most. There are so many incredible women in this world, but one of my first choices would have to be Jane Goodall, the famous primatologist, National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence and UN Messenger of Peace. I am thankful for this brilliant yet humble woman who has devoted […]
Oh, To Be A Drunk Methuselah
As the sock was pulled along her leg and past her ankle, a fine cloud of dry skin, speckled with larger flakes, sprung into the air. Breathing solely through my mouth had solved the foot funk problem, but it backfired when it came to flying skin. I felt a large flake fly past my uvula and stick to the back of my throat. Death snuck in under cover of old lady skin.
My Perfect Graduation Ceremony
Graduation? I didn’t understand what the big deal was! Why would I waste a whole day in stuffy high school gym getting bored with the long speeches?
The Other Side of Me #1: The Madwoman Within
Life As A Human is pleased to present a new series, The Other Side of Me, from a writer who goes by the pseudonym ‘Thriving On The Other Side’. This is a series of posts about a woman’s quest to truly understand herself, realize her potential and care for herself after years of caring for everyone else.
Words of Wisdom From a Fierce, Wonderful Woman
My mother…has been doling out advice (note to self: do not say nagging) since the day I was born. Most of her little gems are unorthodox; many of them aren’t suitable for polite company; all of them remind me how ridiculously charmed my life is, that I was begotten by such an exceptional woman.
How I Met My Power Animal
According to Shamanistic belief everyone has one or more Power Animal, Totem Animal or Animal Spirit Guide. We also have other spirit helpers that may be animals or plants or celestial beings, teachers, healing spirits and so on.
The Challenges and Acceptance of Raising a Child with a Learning Disability
When my oldest son entered kindergarten, strangers could understand only 15-25% of his speech. He had already been in speech therapy upwards of three times a week for several years. He was diagnosed with Apraxia when he was three years old.
Waking Dinora: A Living Eulogy for Mother’s Day
In the movie Waking Ned Devine, there’s a scene with the character Jackie O’Shea (played by Iain Bannen) addressing a funeral. O’Shea is interrupted by a lottery official whom he is trying to defraud. Without missing a beat, Jackie launches into an extemporaneous eulogy, ostensibly for his lifelong friend Michael O’Sullivan (played by David Kelly) […]
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