I thought I would be writing this entry from Ethiopia this week with some possible insights into “there” versus “here”; it turns out the Passport Canada, Canada Post, Air Canada gong show trifecta kept…
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While reading Amber’s post, I realized though I wasn’t sick sick, I pretty much had all her symptoms. I was down with a sense of general malaise brought on by the interminable holiday season…
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SICK Cement Eyes so heavy Can’t lift to open Must be glue Body You’re there Dragging me down Slowly Brain Questionable Must be someone else’s Because I can’t recall my name Words filter through…
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HAPPY NEW YEAR! Welcome to another group collaboration on Empress Tea. In the spirit of ringing in the New Year 2013 we have put together an inspired collection of our favourite quotes. Enjoy and…
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My father is dying. I don’t want you to feel sad for me, my father has nearly died many times. In fact, my father has nearly died so many times that he says he’s…
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I have no problem admitting that I’m a HUGE fan of Niffer’s spontaneous winter hibernation plan. And with my annual mini-break coming up for Christmas, I plan to do a whole lot of nothing…
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Taking my cue from the previous posts (Lem, JoAnna) I’m going to take a moment to muse on the lighter side of singledom and unemployment. A few weeks ago, I lost my job. Not…
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*Spend time with a loved one. Close your eyes and breathe. Go for a walk. Declutter your closet. Listen to your favourite music. Meet friends. Exchange ideas. Draw something. Dance like you’re crazy. Take…
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I had a conversation with a friend the other day about a book we had both read on a young immigrant coming of age, leaving behind his innocence, in America. This discussion led to…
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It started 4:30 am Wednesday morning. Because I knew it was coming, I had texted my sister the night before to tell her. She lives in another country. The conversation starts there.…