Tailwhips

(Found in my drafts from 3 and a half years ago) My kid has been trying to land tailwhips on his scooter for over two years. When was the last time you tried anything for that period of time? He is a fearless creature; this characteristic not only shows up in what he does physically, […]

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#staycurious

Go to what makes you smile; the things that tickle your soul and ignite your curiosity.  I’m starting to find mine again… I lost my way for a bit and let myself fall into old patterns. I’m practicing daily.

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Untitled [on purpose]

I’ve been reading lately. There’s no plot, no way to imagine what the setting is, heck, the characters aren’t even very clear. But this person has written about some themes and feelings and deep reflection. She’s written about love, lust, hate, friendship. Finding lovers, work, new homes and adventures. She’s described the smell of her […]

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I exchanged a round-trip ticket to LA for a chance to sit with Elvis (and this is what it taught me)

I have struggled with how to start this; I even battled a few different titles. But during the days that followed my trip back to Toronto from Memphis, I have shared both my accolades and missteps of my solo road trip in a converted, extended 16 foot Tony Miceli van. Eleven days ago, as I […]

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Step 9: Amends

I’m writing letters. They’ll all start with the same few sentences. Yours will not contain a different opening, but what follows will be mine and yours only. Today, I’m making amends and giving forgiveness in a space where no apology has been offered. You broke my heart. At a time I needed touch, you were […]

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I exchanged a round-trip ticket to LA for a chance to sit with Elvis (and this is what it taught me)

I have struggled with how to start this; I even battled a few different titles. But during the days that followed my trip back to Toronto from Memphis, I have shared both my accolades and missteps of my solo road trip in a converted, extended 16 foot Tony Miceli van. Eleven days ago, as I […]

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