It was a risk for Canadian humorist, Will Ferguson, to leave the comedic world behind and enter the dark domain of Nigerian internet scamming, but his gamble paid off...
Here we have three of our lovely ladies of the LOL: From left, Laura, Ruth, Judy. Today's post is written by my friend and colleague of the craft, Laura. So much fun to be with, Laura has a brilliant sense of humor she readily shares,...
Wrought with loneliness, quietly drowning in despair, Surely Richard Wagamese's protagonist, Saul, would have died at St. Jerome's if not for the salvation of the good, old hockey game.
Father Leboutilier brings a little light and humor to St. Jerome's but above all, he brings hockey....
Indian Horse takes a dark and lonely turn when Saul is sent to the St. Jerome's Indian School. His classmates call him "Zhaunagush" because he speaks and reads English, which saves Saul somewhat in the eyes of the priests and nuns because Indian talk isn't...
I love Richard Wagamese's descriptions of the matriarch, Naomi. From one scene to the next he infuses a deep, soulful respect for the wise grandmother who teaches Saul, guiding him in Ojibway traditions, sheltering him from neglect and protecting him from environmental--and emotional--storms.
Wagamese describes the...
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Wednesday, 16 January 2013 02:00 Shannon Linden
The Paleo, or Caveman diet currently tops the list of trends in do-it-yourself weight loss programs.
I'm grateful to live in modern times, when I don't have to send my husband out to...
It was down-home, down-right delicious as Laurie served up a selection of gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches at her LOL meeting this week. The girls gobbled these up, finishing them off with a glass (or two) or rich red wine. A perfect offering that warmed our...
Another book club spent in laughter, discussing literature, with the lovely ladies I call friends. Once again, I'm so very grateful for the presence of these fifteen women--yes, with new member, Crystal, we have grown--in my life. I eagerly anticipate every meeting, yet each time...
