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Gardens, Gardens Everywhere

Olga Ruskin in the garden at Pearson Centre.

Traveling Alone in the Jungle of Northern Thailand

Some people will tell you that traveling alone is not the best idea. I might even tell you. But not in this case.

A Young Man With Many Gifts Kills Himself and a Year Later His Community Still Mourns

A remarkable human being, David Howler Fletcher chose to commit suicide last summer at the Diversity Festival on Texada Island by walking out to the depths of the ocean.   He was a person who...

The Outcasts of J-School

We were the odd ones out at J-school. But that's okay.

Trash and Trauma on the Beaches of Goa, India Highlight Disruptions by Global Tourism

Recently, newspapers in Goa have been debating whether a Russian “mafia” is bringing vices to a new, more violent level. Crimes both against and by tourists are increasing in frequency, including rapes, child molestation and even murder. The most recent incident, the alleged murder of a Goan taxi driver by a Russian tourist, dominated local news for days.

Don't Rush the Stage: A Guide to Karaoke Etiquette in Vancouver

After someone tried to hijack my song during karaoke, I decided some guidelines were in order.

How I Overcame a Debilitating Disease

I woke up and felt a familiar stab of pain cut across my cheek. The nightmare had returned.

Honeybees, Almonds and Freedom

What is freedom? For bees? For almonds? For us? This little tale illustrates it all…

Comfort vs Change

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Inez acknowledges the importance of a supportive family when pursuing multiple dreams.

Numerology

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The world is now in the calm domesticity of the six cycle month, March

The Homeopath

My babies learned that occasionally I would stop talking in mid-sentence, my face would freeze and tears would pour down my face for  a moment until the spasm passed and I would continue where I...

Generosity

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With our thoughts, we make the world...

The Healthy Body

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Brrr…  Yes, it’s been cold lately, a perfect time to explore some indoor fitness options and join the throngs of Vancouverites who flock to our city’s overwhelming number of yoga studios...