by Jo Barnes – The tea is hot and the coffee is brewing. The place is filled with people deep in conversation at tables around the room. But the talk isn’t about the quality of the coffee or what the weather is like; these café patrons have never met each other and there’s at least […]
Memory Café: A Creative Cup of Canadiana
Local writers Emily Olsen and Sara Hansen have published their poetry and creative nonfiction in emerge 16, an annual publication launching this month that is produced by students, faculty and industry guests of the Writer’s Studio and the Writer’s Studio Online at Simon Fraser University. Emily, a recent graduate of The Writers Studio Online, completed
Emerging Writers Support Each Other
by Shauna Dorko, Sidney SeniorCare – When it comes to exploring our artistic selves, many of us are uncomfortable, and often intimidated. Art is a wonderful form of expression that holds so much promise if we simply allow ourselves to embrace it. In the book “Successful Aging,” based on the MacArthur Foundation Study, John. W.
In Pursuit of the Golden Years: The Art of Aging
by Paula Kully – Imagine competing against 300 of Canada’s best, aspiring young musicians and then finding yourself one of 12 finalists standing on a stage, bright lights shining in your eyes, waiting as the winners are announced. You hear the words: “the first runner up is … ” and your name is called! Suddenly,
by Tom Watson – For most North Americans, Thanksgiving is a time for family and friends to appreciate each other, their surroundings and blessings. A chance to reflect, contemplate the meaning of life and, perhaps most of all, decide exactly what time the bird needs to go in the oven. Yes, Thanksgiving can also be
The Light Side: Foiled by the Pan
