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The Mindful Bard – Séraphine

DVD: Séraphine Theatrical Release: 2008 DVD Release: June 5, 2009 Starring: Yolande Moreau, Ulrich Tukur, Anne Bennent, Genevieve Mnich Director: Martin Provost When the Poet’s Door to Madness Gets Blown Off its Hinges ?When I feel sad I go for a walk in the country and I touch the trees. I talk to the birds,… Read more »

From Where I Sit – Now That Makes Me Mad

For years I’ve used this space and elsewhere to gush about the joys and benefits of reading. I’ve mentioned favourite writers like Julia Cameron, Joan Barfoot, Carol Shields, and others. I’ve recommended titles of books both fiction and non-fiction that have impacted me and may interest you. I’ve suggested free and affordable ways to get… Read more »

AUSU This Month – Annual AGM Held; Media Committee Started

Annual AGM Held As you probably already know from the AGM Report put out by the Voice, AUSU held its annual general meeting on March 23, 2009. In that meeting a number of important revisions to the definitions of AUSU membership occurred, to make sure that the Councillors you elect are able to represent you… Read more »

Dear Barb – Clear Roles Help Ease Transition

Dear Barb: I am a single mother of three young children. Recently I met a wonderful man and we are planning on moving in together. I have some concerns about my fiancé’s role in my children’s lives. My children have a strong relationship with their father and see him regularly. At times when my fiancé… Read more »

From Where I Sit – Cheap Thrills

All the financial experts out there agree on one thing: hindsight is the only way to be absolutely sure the recession is over. It is only by looking back at markets, employment numbers, cost of living, inflation/deflation rates, the length of Bernie Madoff’s sentence, the total number of scoundrels charged and convicted, GDP, and political… Read more »

The Mindful Bard – Ravi Coltrane, Blending Times

CD: Ravi Coltrane, Blending Times Label: Savoy Jazz Release date: 2009 Blending the Then, the Now, and the From-This-Album-Forward ?My mother, Alice Coltrane, passed away unexpectedly on January 12, 2007. I cannot fully describe the significance of this loss . . . My offering to her memory and to her meaning extends from this album… Read more »

Dear Barb – Sister Has a Right to Know

Dear Barb: I don’t know what to do! My sister, who is two years older than me, has always been my best friend. We hang out together, double date and have consoled each other when no one else could. We are in our early twenties now and Karen has been involved in a relationship for… Read more »