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Snow! Snow! Snow!
Yes, it is almost May. However it’s snowing in Alberta anyway. I mean, I suppose it could be worse. When I first moved to Alberta in 2008 it snowed so much in the middle of May it reached my knees. …...
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The Reason for my Madness
I’m sure everyone has their own reasons for why they write and for why they write the things they do. I’m going to share the reasons why I do what I do. I’ve been writing since I was about thirteen. …...
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The Haunting Past
I’ve noticed a trend in the books/stories I write. More often than not, my leading characters have some sort of sordid past that they are trying to escape from. A past that they are trying to claw out...
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Confessions of a Working Parent: Lack of Time
There is never enough time in a day. We get up at 6:30am, well, really get up at 6:45am but who’s paying attention. Hurry hurry. Shower, dry hair. Get dressed. Feed kids. Wait, did we get both of them...
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Domestic Violence Prevention Month – Canada
November is Domestic Violence Prevention Month here in Canada. As a survivor of domestic violence, I have written a brief snapshot of my history in the hopes that others may read it and draw strength...
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Is This Freedom?
I feel I owe you all a bit of an explanation. Lately, my biological mother has found my corner of the internet. I’ve had this site for almost 3 years and she recently found me through my author page...
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What Makes You Happy?
I recently received a care package from my in-laws *cough*theyarewaybetterthanyours*cough*. It is clear that they really know who I am after being married to their son for seven years. In the care...
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Mindful Musings #26
Cower in the darkness Cruisin’ for a bruisin’. Cover your ears and close your eyes There never was a great surprise.
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Mindful Musings #29
There is one thing I cannot stand. One thing that reminds me of darker memories Better left forgotten. One thing that would herald misfortune and strife. That one simple thing Most take for granted...
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Mindful Musings #32
Whisper in the twilight Singing in the halls Rediscover the joy That youth can bring you Hold on tightly But not too tight And relish in the irresponsible freedom Even for a while.
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Runaway Train – 1993
“Call you up in the middle of the night like a firefly without a light you were there like a blowtorch burning I was a key that could use a little turning so tired that I couldn’t even sleep so many...
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Mindful Musings #34
I don’t want to be afraid any more. I’ve spent my whole life living in fear of you. Of what you say. Of what you don’t say. I fear your existence and how it wraps with mine. I fear your voice that...
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Mindful Musings #60
Grade six School yard taunts. Children are horrible human beings Who learn their behaviour from their parents. Skinny dead bones! Skinny dead bones! The cries are loud and I am compelled to respond....
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Mindful Musings #92
Long ago I had a family home. Fast forward fifteen years And the disconnection Is complete. I have built a new home For my new family From which I will Never Leave.
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Mindful Musings #144
Reminisce Of the days When we were young. With no responsibilities No cares No worries. Those days were Shorter For some of us Than they were For others; But still Reminisce Of those Carefree Days
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Mindful Musings #156
The laughter pierces my heart As your feet come stomping down the hall. Screeching and screaming With joy You run around with dirty hands in the air And a smile plastered across your face. Youth pours...
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Mindful Musings #175
You’re growing up, child. Your hand slips away from mine And your loud, boisterous voice Carries you away. Every day, every year You become more of a person Than when you were the tiny bundle That...
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