by Donna LaFleur – A little over 10 years ago, I was in a motor vehicle accident and sustained a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). My life ended, but I didn’t die. I lost everything: myself, my memory, my sharp cognitive ability, friends, business, social and spiritual life, ability to look after myself on a daily […]
The Face of Traumatic Brain Injury
Seaside loves all of its furry friends, and we are hosting our Third Annual Pet Contest in this issue. Animals can give comfort that sometimes no words can offer. They provide more than just a warm furry body; many instinctively understand when someone needs comfort and they offer it unconditionally. There are many organizations that
Thank you for the many entries. It was a tough job narrowing it down to three winners! To view all of the entries visit https://seasidemagazine.ca/pet-photo-contest-2016/. GYPSY by Rod Spooner I’m a five-year-old purebred “Bengal” who has been given the name “Gypsy,” but I’ve also been called many other unprintable names as a result of my
Seaside’s 3rd Annual Pet Photo Contest Winners
by Jo Barnes – These fellows are stars, with gorgeous hair, perfect teeth and smoldering, soulful eyes. And ladies, if they like you they might lean forward, look deep into your eyes and … lick your face! Banner and Eddie are local golden retrievers who will be competing in the upcoming Vancouver Island Dog Fanciers
by Hans Tammemagi – The smile on George’s face lights up the entire room. A senior who suffers from cognitive impairment, he has just arrived for a physiotherapy session with Lisa Markin, a registered nurse. Her assistant, Cajun, an adorable five-year-old golden Labrador, greets George by enthusiastically licking his face, and George loves every wet kiss.
