The Art in Good Writing
Who’d have thought I’d learn what it takes to write well at a Painters’ Weekend? It’s one attended by many of the best artists in British Columbia. They come annually…
The Great Gatsby 3D: Why Mess With A Classic?
I’ve been a fan of author, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and his classic novel, The Great Gatsby, for at least half my life. I’ve read it, as well as many books…
Nostalgia Redux
These days, I’m feeling rather nostalgic. Dictionary.com defines nostalgia as “a wistful desire to return in thought or in fact to a former time in one’s life, to one’s home…
The Seed of Hope
Years ago, when I worked as a social worker at the Child Guidance Clinic of Winnipeg, I had the privilege of meeting many young children, teens, and their families. They…
An Age-Old Battle
With the recent Boston Marathon tragedy and the extensive media coverage that followed, it would be easy to believe we live in an unsafe world. But the opposite is true.…
A Generous Life
It’s been a tough week. I lost a dear cousin to cancer a week ago. It happened so fast, too fast. My earliest memories of my cousin, Nina, are of…
Three Wrongs Don’t Make A Right
Wrong Enemy, Wrong Place, Wrong Information. Three wrongs don’t make a right. Ten years ago, March 20, 2003, America invaded Iraq—the invasion was dubbed Operation Iraqi Freedom. When I first…
Unsung Writers
Now that I’ve immersed myself in all manner of writerly pursuits, I’m discovering wonderful writers who have no fame. They’re a mixture of talents—some who’ve been at the game for…
The Meandering Writer
I don’t know what it is but lately I’ve been having difficulty getting my footing. Some of it has to do with adjustments in the new year. I know, it’s…
Intimate Stories
Taking a break recently from my own writing, I’ve been giving considerable thought as to what makes a good book. In thinking of the classics and some recent books I’ve…