There are many sounds at a funeral. Last night, I heard bursts of laughter, whispers between colleagues and friends. I heard noses blown and one chorus of "Hallelujah' (by Leonard Cohen, performed by Jeff Buckley) when for a few seconds, a soft silence filled the room. The room was filled with people for two hours… Continue reading When The Words Don’t…
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Samhain & NaNo & Love
We are in the bosom of autumn! I think this is one of the most beautiful season changes I've seen! The leaves and their fiery bursts of colour are stunning to witness! The air smells like change and earth and leaf love. I am definitely sweater-ready, cozy-motivated and sipping more and more cups of hot… Continue reading Samhain & NaNo & Love
What if…
I've decided to step away from Facebook. I've also deleted my Twitter accounts. I have kept my Instagram accounts (personal and Gertrude's Writing Room), but I don't know for how long. I've been toiling about getting off social media for years, but with the recent experiences I've been having, I've made myself think more deeply… Continue reading What if…
Guest Writer Interview Part II w/ Robert Earl Stewart
Robert Earl Stewart, author of The Running-Shaped Hole A Memoir (Dundurn, 2022) And we're back on track! (Running joke.) Please enjoy part two of our ten-question interview! In case you missed the first part, here it is! VS: I can feel as I read your book, the exposition of your relationship with your body. Obviously… Continue reading Guest Writer Interview Part II w/ Robert Earl Stewart
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