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What does it mean to feel safe?
During Pride month, I feel that it is important to share educational messages aimed at answering questions that folks from the LGBTQ+ community often face. Here is my attempt at addressing a question or issue that some of my straight friends have expressed difficulty understanding in the past. More than once, I have heard people…
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Salt air
I went for a long walk on the beach at my place today. The timing was good; low tide coincided with the nicest part of the day. My brain always works hard when looking for sea glass and shells along the coastline. It’s my peaceful, happy place. Breathing in the PEI salt air and holding…
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The healing path
When I decided to start this blog, I began with three rules. These rules still apply now, and I decided to share them to help you understand why I post the content you find here. Rule number one is that I will never force myself to write. If I feel inspired to share something, I…
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On racism…
A terrible violent, and racist attack occurred in my community this weekend. I am ashamed. I want to have answers and solutions, but I don’t. In many ways, I have been so privileged. I don’t know and can’t imagine what it feels like to be the victim of such a heinous crime. I wish I…
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On Grief… (#2)
It’s always there. Grief. Sometimes, you feel the wave coming on; sometimes, it creeps in unexpectedly. You might recognize triggers, and yet, they aren’t always obvious. My sister visited from Alberta with her daughter recently—their first visit since my father’s passing. My nephew and his partner were here from Alberta as well. The reality that…
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On being queer in the 80s…
If you have been following me on Facebook, you will be aware of the issue I have taken with the Summerside Community Church over an unfortunate decision they made to share an event of a homophobic nature. Their post has since been removed, but I briefly looked on their website and quickly found enough information…
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On gratitude…
The “ G “ word. The buzzword. The magical heal-all word. On more than one occasion, those who know me well have heard me say “f*uck gratitude.” This post has been brewing for a while; it may even be the idea that pushed me to write a blog in the first place. Nothing I say here is…
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On Courage
Having courage doesn’t mean being unafraid. Rather, it means acting even in the face of fear. (Karen Frasier, Crystals for healing) On the eve of this lunar eclipse, I have some ideas to share with you. I feel particularly connected to the moon. I admire its power to move water and control weather and seasons.…
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On trust
Trust implies letting go of control. Letting go of control does not mean we have not planned or are not prepared. We spend our lives walking our path. We have made choices that have led us to the exact spot we are in today. Those same choices will shape tomorrow’s path. They will lead us…
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On confidence…
Have you ever felt guilty for feeling confident? As women, we have been conditioned to believe that confidence isn’t “lady-like.” We have been called bossy, rude or insensitive for simply believing in ourselves. I have lived this. I’ve lost confidence because I convinced myself I didn’t deserve to feel that way. I started and then…
PEI Beach Glass 