The end of the summer was a little difficult for my family, to say the least. As I shared back in September, my uncle was diagnosed with cancer. The conversation his wife and I started then about the support they are getting from their network has continued; it’s a little convoluted at times and unsatisfying… Read More The Emerging Clarity of Supporting Someone with Cancer
Name: Savannah Ward Blog Reviewed: Always, S Her favourite post: http://thealwaysblog.com/what-ive-learned-3/ Launched almost exactly a year and a half ago, Always, S brings together the realities of college life, reflections on relationships and family life, tips and tricks on planning the perfect road trip, and a slew of other posts that range between just plain… Read More Blog Review: ‘Always, S’ by Savannah Ward
Christmas is around the corner, and I hope all you readers (and authors!) are doing well with holiday preparations well on their way, preferably without and hitch! We aren’t Christian but we always hold a little commemorative dinner in honor of this special occasion, which we will be doing again, albeit on a (very) small… Read More Ask an Author: Keeping Hope for a Better Future during Tough Times
A writer is often an avid reader; sometimes I pick books that I want to read, sometimes I pick books that I should read. These are often books in the genre that I am myself working on at the moment. It will come as no surprise then that, as I work on the second volume… Read More Holiday Reading: Tween and Teen Book Review Round-Up
Your phone is not often the first thing you think of when you’re looking for spiritual guidance, especially since there are several preliminary studies that show a positive correlation between the use of technology and stress levels. But like Dr. David Shanley explained, “Clearly a cause-and-effect relationship cannot be concluded from such limited data.” It’s… Read More Three Apps That Promote Inner Peace and Spirituality
“Trust is the foundation of all human connections, from chance encounters to friendships and intimate relationships.” (Source) So when one’s faith in people is shaken, if not broken, it comes as no surprise that our relationships suffer. An interesting concept has peppered quite a number of conversations around me in the last two months or… Read More The Importance of Trusting People Who Love You
About the author: Betsy Schow is the Today Show featured author of the non-fiction book, Finished Being Fat; however she’s been mixing up real life and fantasy for as long as she can remember. If someone were to ask about her rundown truck, she’s 100% positive that mechanical gremlins muck up her engine. And the… Read More Book Review: ‘Spelled’, by Betsy Schow (YA Book)
Happy Sunday! As you ready yourself for another great week, are you wondering what book to take along with you on your commute? Take a peek at this week’s recommended commute companion! ‘Leftovers’, by Stella Newman Review here. Purchase here. Author website here. Synopsis: According to a magazine, Susie is a ‘Leftover’ – a post… Read More Book Recommendation: ‘Leftovers’, by Stella Newman
I love lists. Really, I do. And not just when it comes to groceries or what I need to get done; I love lists about my favourite things, such as, of course, The X-Files. Fandoms both come together around their favorite shows, they also often disagree–and vehemently so!–about many a detail. You don’t believe me? … Read More Apt. 42: The Best and Worst of Season 2 of The X-Files
Name: Paulina Martin Blog: Navy Striped Peonies Her favourite post: http://navystripedpeonies.com/2015/10/06/life-as-a-16-year-old-blogger/ There is something refreshingly catchy about Paulina’s blog, Navy Striped Peonies. Perhaps it’s the simple black, grey, blue, and pink on white background design; perhaps it’s the beaming picture of Paulina on the right hand side of the page; perhaps it’s the abundance of… Read More Blog Review: ‘Navy Striped Peonies’ by Paulina Martin
