The Controversy of “Baby It’s Cold Outside”-and Why Banning it is Ridiculous

    I am so tired of pieces of our history being banned or erased. Christmas this year has started off on a controversial foot, and it is making my anxiety go berserk. So far this year, there has been outrage and controversy over iconic pieces of our history that were once endearing, and a…

Is it Ethical to Earn Money Off of Your Abuse?

2018 was full of stories of abuse. It was the year of the #MeToo movement, and multiple stories of celebrities like R Kelly, Donald Trump, Jacob Hoggard, and Bill Cosby. (These were only a few of the headliners in Canada) All of these men were accused of sexual abuse- and the victims voiced their personal experiences. Maybe the victims…

When Does a Heart Break?

Poem by Christina Hausauer The muscle that beats within my chest Isn’t destined to go into cardiac arrest The pain is something more surreal It’s a depth that only my soul can feel. ❤ The mourning of loss of love and emotion; Loss of promises and broken devotion. Shatters your being from inside your heart…

The Struggle with Being Resilient

What does “resilient” mean? The actual definition of the word is: adjective: resilient (of a person or animal) able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions. “babies are generally far more resilient than new parents realize”synonyms:strong, tough, hardy For myself, the word has become a Label. I carry the word with me, every time…

Better Off Blocked

Well, look at that, according to the internet, this person no longer exists! What a relief! ( I chuckle silently to myself) I love being inspired by weird situations. You see, I have no problem when people cut the proverbial cord on me. I am usually glad when they do, as it saves me the…

Beneath the Sycamore Tree

  I spied you in the crowded street, Before the rain came down. I knew it was you, I could see your face, Before you turned around. ❤ You hurried for cover under a tree, I chased you in the deluge. Sneaking up behind your perfect form To join you in your refuge. ❤ You…

We Need to Teach Our Kids to Blog: Here Are The Hows and the Whys

Writers are an emotional breed. We all know that. We also know that through the art of writing, we are able to unleash those emotions. They get out of our brains and hearts, and are exposed for the world to see, or they are tucked away in a notebook, so we can see progress, memories,…

The Monsters in Her Bed

  She longed to live in a Broken home, she herself, was Broken.  She rolled over and looked at the digital clock, taunting her on her bedside table. It seemed to flash 1:30 am ….1:30 am over and over, just to remind her that she only had 4 hours left, to try and get some sleep.…

When the Willow Breaks

She was leaning up against an oak tree, sucking on a long, slender cigarette. She flicked the ashes on the damp ground with her long, red thumbnail as she stared off into space. The memories of him trickled through her brain like a haunted stream, as tears floated down her cheeks. The breeze of the…

HUMBOLDT

PRAYERS FOR HUMBOLDT Sorrow and sirens rang through the air, On that fateful night. Some parents lost their beloved boys, While others screamed in fright.   The sport that makes our country shine That makes Canada so proud, We grieve in every Province now, Saying mournful prayers out loud.   Phone calls no parent should…