Deep in a chasm of irony lies wreckage of the past. Within that imbroglio, amidst the shattered glass and broken dreams of countless worldviews and ideologies, a ray of sunlight catches a shard of sheered bottle. Light concentrates into heat and with magnification a tiny plume of smoke ensues; a fire begins lapping at its… Read more »
I was listening to the news over the past few days, hearing about the tragic implosion of Titan, the submersible vessel that had been attempting a descent to the ocean floor to see the wreckage of the Titanic. A tragedy in which the billionaire adventurer who owned and operated the vessel, along with his four… Read more »
The mainstream Canadian cultural context often deems raw expressions of grief as taboo, notwithstanding increasingly challenging times—economically, politically, and socially—both in Canada and around the globe. After a brief period of mourning, one is expected to move stoically forward—while avoiding outward displays of emotion, particularly in the professional and educational spheres. Lingering and unresolved sentiments… Read more »
Every little effort we make may be the tipping point to our dreams come true. It all counts: every smile we give a stranger, attempt to solve a problem, and election-day vote. And it all matters more than we realize. Every little effort hits a tipping point where it cataclysmically launches us into blissful, winning… Read more »
Artist: The Penske File Album: Half Glow Single: Chorus Girl The Penske File has announced their newest album Half Glow, available for streaming on July 21st, 2023. The band has released an advance single from the album, titled “Chorus Girl,” available for streaming anywhere you get your music. A music video for the single is… Read more »
This week marks the last installment of “Dear Barb” in The Voice Magazine. Barb let me know with her regular submission that, after nearly 20 years of writing advice for various personal and health related issues, she was feeling she’d done all she could in this area. In addition, she’s done a number of one-off… Read more »
Scholarship name: The Cover Guy 10th Annual Scholarship Sponsored by: The Cover Guy Deadline: July 31, 2023 Potential payout: $1000 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be students currently enrolled in, or going to be enrolled in, a program at a university, college, or trade school in Canada or the U.S. for the upcoming school year. What’s… Read more »
What a disaster. “My life is literally in pieces,” Sadie thought. The absurdity of it prompted a bark of laughter. Yesterday—was it only yesterday?—life was serving up one challenge after another. The water heater went on the fritz and they’d had to skip morning showers. The cat peed on the carpet, again. She noticed the… Read more »
Ask anyone who has reached the pinnacle of their profession as to what they attribute their success to, through professions ranging from sports to science, and what you should hear them say is that they attribute it to the non-stop dedication to getting better at whatever they do. The term “getting better” can be a… Read more »
