A few years ago I saw a poster in a hallway filled with posters at the Red Deer College. It had a simple question: Have you ever thought of writing a play? It was a serendipitous moment in my life, to say the least. The question landed in me with much force. I had an [...]
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Karla Adolphe is a Canadian folk music gem, and like the multifaceted rock her voice and music have many dimensions. She has talent you want to hold up to the sun, to squint at with one eye, smile with surprise at the refracted light. Karla’s songs take you on a journey, through the troubled valley [...]
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It’s pretty sweet to know incredible people like the following two writers. I asked Linda and Kenton to judge the poems submitted to the first ever poetry contest I hosted on my website, and they kindly agreed. Check out their fantastic work and learn a little about them below! Linda Siebenga Linda Siebenga is a [...]
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Read Part 1 and Part 2 and Part 3 The last time I was in the hospital the scar set itself much deeper. It carved its way deeper than my flesh, under the surface of my skin, below muscle and bone. I remember seeing Marion for the first time after the accident. She looked at [...]
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Read Part 1 and Part 2 Marion and I used to dance a lot. She would joke that dancing was like sex with clothes on, and that ironically it met the approval of her father. I’ve heard some amputees say that after they lost their limbs they would still itch. They would go to scratch [...]
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Read Part 1 I made my quarterly appearance with my internet support group today. A group of SCI’s who I’m supposed to relate to. What areas of the body do the Sacral spinal nerves supply? It’s part of my continuing “healing” and “therapy.” Marion thinks it will move me away from Prozac, but its having [...]
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Watch Andrew’s Video about the Making of “Mephibosheth” and his tribute to writer and professor Birk Sproxton. BONUS FEATURE: Behind the Scenes Chat Sessions Mephibosheth: Part 1 This was a suicide note, but then I remembered crying. It was a true story. I thought the little actress was the little girl. I cried because the [...]
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Jamie Popoff and Steve Waldschmidt of Burnt Thicket Theatre (which is producing the World Premiere of my play She Has A Name in 2011) are touring with their play Hockey Dad: A Play in 3 Periods this summer. Read the press release and if you’re in Winnipeg between July 14 – 24, check out this [...]
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Interview: Bryan + Katie Torwalt, "Here on Earth"
If God Had A Facebook Account, What Would He Write on Your Wall?
Interview: Kidnap Survivor and Inspiring Humanitarian Amanda Lindhout
If Rudyard Kipling had Fridge Magnets
Chasing Tradition: Herbert's "Altar"
St. Matthew and Writing to an Audience
RS Thomas – The Bread of Truth
Creativity. Collaboration. Courage.
Coming Down From the Mountain: Advice to Those in Transition
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