Sometimes a blank page is a curse. Where on earth do you begin? My life feels that way sometimes. Only it’s not a blank page, there are so many things written all over it, and I can’t focus on any of them. It’s like I have A.D.D. But only in the most abstract way. I … Read more
Do you ever feel like you just can’t get grounded? No matter what I do, I always seem to be looking. Looking for what? I’m not really sure. There are always a plenitude of plans running through my mind. Ideas. Opportunities. Dreams. Why can’t I just do them all? Of course I can’t, many of … Read more
http://www.renc.igs.net/~tcollier/deployment%20haiti.htm As I was preparing lunch one day, just weeks after daddy’s homecoming, I heard my daughter from the other room. She had been watching Franklin on CBC Kids, and I hadn’t noticed it was over. The news was on when I heard her saying “My daddy was in Haiti!” I walked in the room … Read more
Draft of my story that was published in Understanding Human Sexuality The birth of my first child, was of course a memorable experience. In a few words I would describe it as relaxed, personal, secure and simple. I was under the care of a team of two midwives throughout my pregnancy; I had many opportunities … Read more
Considering sending this to our local paper(s) as a Letter to the Editor type piece. I would value feedback to help me polish it up: We must stop paying lip-service to caring and giving, like we all do. Sure we believe we live in a fantastic city, province, country and society where we all care … Read more
http://www.citizenweekly.com/Opinion/2010-04-15/article-1011670/Social-workers-would-like-to-see-more-in-the-budget-to-support-Nova-Scotians-in-need/1 To the editor, While the 2010-2011 Nova Scotia provincial budget includes some positive changes, the Nova Scotia Association of Social Workers is concerned that, during tough economic times, we are not doing more for those in the greatest need. There is little in the budget for the priority groups identified in Nova Scotia’s Poverty … Read more