We Marched

Yesterday we marched. I live in a great country, surrounded by great people both women and men. The leader of my country is a self proclaimed Feminist. I live in a house of equals, grew up in a house where the partnership was equal. I do not feel oppressed, or marginalized in my daily life […]

First Donation

Back in August I had started a go fund me to raise money for period products for those who can not afford them. While my first attempt was not as successful as I had hoped, today I made my first donation to the Calgary Food Bank. I will not stop here. I will make another […]

Remarkable Grace

I have a friend who has this quiet courage. She’s not boastful or conceded, she doesn’t pretend to have answers to her questions or act like she has it together. She’s real, raw, vulnerable and is learning to navigate through her life. She stumbles and loses her way, finds herself and pushes through. My friend […]

Well timed text

Have you ever needed to hear something A pick me up from someone that wasn’t a regular motivator in your life. Like from those who see you in a way you don’t see yourself, but want too. Words of encouragement or a belief in your character that stretches beyond your idea of yourself. To know […]

Because you need to hear it

Every moment spent in doubt Is time denouncing change Becoming greater, better, more deserving Its hard and worth the struggle Hindsight always knows Don’t hide away your uniquely individualized gifts Trust you are better than you know. Than you can even fathomed ever dreamed You may feel lost, helpless even Don’t It’s the dark lying […]

Haiku 16 & 17

Everytime I cry I’m comforted by your smile Telling me to rise . . . . . . . We will rise above Never lie down and give up Always a new dawn . . .

Let’s go

A chapter is closing The book near finished The story has all but ended Epilogue nearing conclusion Curtain is being lowered Good byes said Final words given Looking ahead to the next chapter The sequel being drawn up New plot developing Characters coming to light An encore requested A call back to return Salutations and […]

Making a Change….. Period

I have started a go fund me page. Aimed at raising money for period products to distribute the women of Calgary and surrounding areas. As those of you that read my blog you will know my passion. Please donate or share this link below to help me reach my goal. So we can ease the […]

Integrity

Integrity… Do you have it? Do you say what you mean but more importantly mean what you say? Do you practice what you preach, or just preach action with no follow through? Does your character matter to you? Do people matter? Are you doing your best to own yourself and live without excuses? Do you […]

Okay :)

Since I wrote the piece on Norby. I have had a few people as me if it was hard to talk about or if I was ok because I wrote it. I thought I would take a few moments and write about that. When I started writing as I have been saying my goal was […]