Health
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Holy Places, father, health
I've had some of the most intimate conversations with my dad recently, as he waits to get out of hospital.
by Eddy PiasentinVictoria — It’s been two weeks of daily visits, two weeks of getting to know him a bit better. Our conversations have ranged from his youth in Italy, working in Germany, to his life in Canada. In other circumstances I’d feel as though my relationship with him was deepening, becoming more substantial. That perhaps I’m offering him a long-needed channel for conversation and reflection. Trouble is, our conver...
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Lia Pas
Mariah Hillis
David Wade Chambers
Samuel Alomenu
Erin Justice
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This is not a musical instrument. This is not a weapon. This is something I had to swallow two weeks ago.
by Shu KugeTokyo — The nurse gave me a paper cup with an ice cube of anesthetic drug in it. She instructed me to put it on my tongue and let it melt slowly. Don’t bite, don’t swallow. After it is dissolved, spit it out ...
New Music, health, music
That kind of month.
by Lia PasSaskatoon — The kind of month where all that gets me out of bed is excitement for the work I’m going to do. The kind of month where my exercise routine gets shorter instead of longer. The kind of month where th...
Today's Sunrise, Today's Coffee, health
Morning Cuppa
by David Wade ChambersAireys inlet — To say I rejoice in my first cup of coffee is no exaggeration. Within 20 minutes I go from bleary, grumpy, teary and tired to bright, energized and ready to meet the day. I suppose the sun rising b...
Other Stories
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health, Mental Health
The Reality of Being Told "Take Better Care of Yourself"
by Mariah Hillis in Saskatoon -
health, Growing Up, rare diseases
Growing up rare.
by Mariah Hillis in Saskatoon -
Today's Sunrise, Today's Coffee, health
Morning Cuppa
by David Wade Chambers in Aireys Inlet -
health, Friends, Death
When you get the phone call that you were least expecting at the moment, but always was prepared for.
by Mariah Hillis in Saskatoon -
hiking, snake, health
My eyes adjust to the dark at the same time I hear the rattle, loud and fast and so close.
by Erin Justice in Prescott -
Holy Places, father, health
I've had some of the most intimate conversations with my dad recently, as he waits to get out of hospital.
by Eddy Piasentin in Victoria -
health
This is not a musical instrument. This is not a weapon. This is something I had to swallow two weeks ago.
by Shu Kuge in Tokyo -
Holy Places, health
I'm a bit of a homebody.
by Lia Pas in Saskatoon -
grapefruit, aging, health
Of Brûléed Grapefruits and Men
by Albert Ocampo in Santa Monica -
New Music, health, music
That kind of month.
by Lia Pas in Saskatoon -
running, beauty, Prose
Mirror, mirror, on the wall...
by Stephanie Marie in Flagstaff -
Parenting, health, Taxidermy
The best part of the neurologist's office...
by Lia Pas in Saskatoon -
health
Nominee for the most unpleasant waiting room in Western Canada.
by Lia Pas in Saskatoon
Recent Moments
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health, Mental Health
The Reality of Being Told "Take Better Care of Yourself"
in Saskatoon, Canada -
Today's Sunrise, Today's Coffee, health
Morning Cuppa
in Aireys Inlet, Australia -
health, Growing Up, rare diseases
Growing up rare.
in Saskatoon, Canada -
health, Friends, Death
When you get the phone call that you were least expecting at the moment, but always was prepared for.
in Saskatoon, Canada -
health, Organic food, Food
Coconuts are everywhere these days and are getting more expensive.
in Accra, Ghana -
hiking, snake, health
My eyes adjust to the dark at the same time I hear the rattle, loud and fast and so close.
in Prescott, United States -
Food, health
Choosing to eat healthy because I love myself.
in Portland, United States -
Swimming, mexico, health
Mantaining a "healthy" life in a huge metropolis.
in Mexico City, Mexico -
Holy Places, father, health
I've had some of the most intimate conversations with my dad recently, as he waits to get out of hospital.
in Victoria, Canada -
health
This is not a musical instrument. This is not a weapon. This is something I had to swallow two weeks ago.
in Tokyo, Japan -
Holy Places, health
I'm a bit of a homebody.
in Saskatoon, Canada -
grapefruit, aging, health
Of Brûléed Grapefruits and Men
in Santa Monica, United States -
Fitness, CrossFit, Wellness
5AM. Make every heartbeat count. Let's lift that sun into the sky.
in Montclair, United States -
New Music, health, music
That kind of month.
in Saskatoon, Canada -
running, beauty, Prose
Mirror, mirror, on the wall...
in Flagstaff, United States -
Parenting, health, Taxidermy
The best part of the neurologist's office...
in Saskatoon, Canada -
yoga, health
The first yoga practice after a week of illness requires all the props.
in Saskatoon, Canada -
health
Nominee for the most unpleasant waiting room in Western Canada.
in Saskatoon, Canada