I Saw my Dad in a Past Life Regression
I think there are just some people that want to feel connected to the people that came before them. From a really young age, I wanted to understand my family…
Reflections
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Let’s Talk about *School* Baby
I’m am currently in the stage of life where all people talk to me about is going to university. I get it. It’s big and exciting. But I think part…
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The Old Lady Who Wouldn’t Sit Down
“A woman in harmony with her spirit is like a river flowing. She goes where she will without pretense and arrives at her destination prepared to be herself, and only…
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You always have a home to come back to
It was May 2010 and I sat in my car outside of my grocery store job talking on the phone to my cousin Stacey. She had been living in Calgary…
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My Five Words
As I graduate from High School and go off to school I can’t stop myself from wishing that my grandparents were here to celebrate with me. I am one of…
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It’s All About the Frame
“Art consists of limitation. The most beautiful part of every picture is the frame.” ― G.K. Chesterton On the eve of my 64th birthday, I realize I have spent the…
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Embracing Myself as a Métis Woman and Teacher
This past month I bought a ribbon skirt. A ribbon skirt is worn by indigenous women. It’s a way of showing your indigenous heritage, showing resilience, and some even say it…
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I’ll Never Hide Again
…10 minutes. It felt like an eternity. That 10-minute drive to the hospital was a whirlwind in my head. I was living in a nightmare. We’ve all seen those scenes…
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Writing What I Won’t Say
Last week Stacey wrote a post about why she blogs (read it here). After reading it, it really got me thinking about why I’m here. Why do I sit down…
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Fulfilling the Purpose, Living The Dream and The Wisdom To Know The Difference
“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are” e.e. cummings Like everyone who’s ever gone through a major life change…I have spent a lot of time…