Not a full week passed before the social media and news stratosphere exploded with the next sensational item. From attacks on our Canadian soldiers and symbols to the now infamous essay by a former CBC host and the subsequent media blitz, it's been a very difficult week. My emotions are on edge and I wish nothing more than to crawl into my little...
I started writing this blog post a few days ago to explore some anxieties I was experiencing, but they all seem so mute in light of this past week's events - two soldiers murdered, the Parliament breached, the suspect shot dead by the Sergeant-in-Arms, and buildings in lockdown. It was like an episode of 24, only it wasn't Keifer Sutherland in the camera frame with special effects and...
I'm no athlete. I'm uncoordinated, my reflexes are slow. And team sports, I'm certainly no champion player. Regardless, I signed up to participate in a Sports League. A friend encouraged me to sign up, as did my counsellor - it offers opportunities to meet new people and a chance to step outside of my comfort zone. Each week, before the game, I am...
