I met Lorne the way people often tend to meet these days, online. His social media presence is felt strongly in Red Deer where he is known for his work as an instructor at Red Deer College, his consulting firm Grandview Consulting, and his efforts to found a citizens group known as Rethink Red Deer. [...]
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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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Author Carey Wallace writes: Discipline is not a mystery. Its elements are so simple they can seem mocking. Put down the extra slice of bread. Run one more mile. Pick up the pen, or brush, or violin. It’s no more complicated in the creative spheres. But it’s every bit as elusive there as it is in the [...]
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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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Interview: Bryan + Katie Torwalt, "Here on Earth"
Andrew's TEDx talk, "Considering Danger"
Interview: Kidnap Survivor and Inspiring Humanitarian Amanda Lindhout
If God Had A Facebook Account, What Would He Write on Your Wall?
Mephiboseth, a short story by Andrew Kooman
If Rudyard Kipling had Fridge Magnets
Chasing Tradition: Herbert's "Altar"
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