Millennial Perspectives Alice Munro, Child Abuse, and Uncomfortable Conversations —by Laura Proctor Having “the uncomfortable conversation” might feel like the worst thing in the world, but it might be the best thing we can ever do. Like many Canadians, I woke up the...
Millennial Perspectives and Impressions Friends and Family by Laura ProctorFound family. It’s a popular phrase now, but has been used for years in circles like the LGBTQ2S+ community and with individuals who grew up in abusive households. It originated in these groups...
I hope everyone is having a relatively restful start to 2023. January can be difficult for many as we face a long winter and the holidays fade. It might be a good time to check in with friends and make plans together, even if it’s just for a wintertime walk or a tea....
As I write this, women in Iran are throwing their hijabs in to bonfires. These widespread protests began when 22-year-old Mahsa Amini died while in the custody of Iran’s so-called “morality police”. They had taken her in to custody for allegedly breaking hijab rules.
Activist Mariame Kaba has said that hope is a discipline. “I always tell people, for me, hope doesn’t preclude feeling sadness or frustration or anger or any other emotion that makes total sense. Hope isn’t an emotion, you know? Hope is not optimism.” Hope is not...
Mailman: “Beautiful day.”Elwood P. Dowd: “Oh, every day’s a beautiful day.”—Harvey, 1950 In the movie “Harvey”, James Stewart plays Elwood P. Dowd, who believes that he has a six-foot-tall rabbit friend named Harvey, though no one else can see him. Everyone including...