The Admission The Chancellor: “By authority of the Senate of this University, I admit you to the degree and award you the diploma or certificate to which you and those in absentia are entitled, and urge you to strive always with patience and sincerity for the instruction and sound learning of all people.” The Chancellor:… Continue reading University of Victoria, Summer Convocation 2026
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On Trauma and Transformation in “Searching for Persephone”
(A friend of mine had recently published her first book and asked me to be her guest speaker at her book launch. I had a hard time deciding which topic to choose: I admire her courage to follow her inner voice and create such a moving story; within a year and a half she walked… Continue reading On Trauma and Transformation in “Searching for Persephone”
An expedition called self-publishing
Before the time of Covid-19, I used to go to the local cafeteria once a month and listen to various writers sharing their stories. After self-publishing my book in 2018, my book designer and friend suggested this would be a good way to connect with like-minded people, so I gave it a try. These events… Continue reading An expedition called self-publishing
Halloween
One day a few years ago, just before Halloween I heard a song for the first time. It was something my daughter came home from preschool singing, along with some crafts she had made that day. We liked the song so much that we sang it for all the days leading up to Halloween: Trick… Continue reading Halloween
I belong here
I clearly remember the day when I first said: "I long to belong." It was during one of those everyday moments. I was playing a game with my daughter that she had brought from Kindergarten. The game was often on her list of homework and we practiced it in different situations. (For example, while we… Continue reading I belong here
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