50 Days of Bold
An exercise in playful experimentation. Thanks to Helen House for the nudge (albeit some time ago…).
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Deep Survival: Holiday Issue
The holidays are approaching like a runaway train (where did November even go? did we skip it this year?) and my inbox is bursting with special offers, including some from …
Misbehaviour and Play
“MISBEHAVIOUR IS NOT ALLOWED!” Today on the street I overheard a mother bark this at her small child as she tugged him along. I didn’t take in any other details …
Adjusting the Sails
You can’t control the wind, but you can adjust your sails. Last weekend I took a Women’s Learn to Sail workshop at the Bedford Basin Yacht Club in Nova Scotia …
Oxygen: or saying yes to saying no
How many times have you heard a flight attendant instruct you to ‘put the oxygen mask on yourself before assisting others’? More than you can remember, I’m sure! And if …
A Parable of Immortality
This evocative and moving poem was read at the memorial service of the amazing Margaret Philp who died five years ago today. I’m re-posting it now along with her photo as …