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Poetry- Reflecting
One by one, each star Is bursting through the dark One by one, each porch light In the neighborhood, turns on Reflecting to the stars Our earthbound constellations I wonder what the stars have named us This was written by our contributing writer, Karina Coghlan.
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Then We Became Sisters
Growing up, Winnie was a beautiful, light-skinned, lovely child, but the only problem she always encountered was different people questioning her colored look with long, beautiful hair. At first, Winnie ignored these queries until she was in Grade 12 and her school had parents meeting. As the pupils sat down, waiting for their parents in…
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6 A’s Of Effective Meetings
This is a simple explanation and template anyone can use to create, organize, and standardize effective meeting minutes. The sections are as follows: attendees, agenda, announcements, attachments, action items, and assembly. The order of the sections is interchangeable, and some may be left out depending on how your organization is managed, how detailed you wish…
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We All Need A Break
Everyone gets to the point where they need to take a break. Whether this is some time off work to just chill at home, a couple of days away with your other half, a family holiday, or just some time on your own away from the normal routine of life. I recently was in this…
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Fighting Burnout: Welcome To The Club
Lately, I’ve been feeling very tired, irritable, and a bit desperate at work, although I’ve been achieving my goals at work. There is no reason for me to feel that way. My colleagues are supportive, my job is fun (and my side gigs are too!). My boss is kind, and I have a great relationship with…
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Free Birthday Giveaways
Who doesn’t want something for free on their birthday? My daughter and son-in-law share a birthday two days apart. This year, they thought it would be fun to spend her day, beginning with breakfast, and tackle all the different options available to them where they could get free birthday goodies. Much to their dismay, they…
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Glitch
Ah, the stresses and the strains, of course, I must refrain, from letting it in, how it all begins, to take a toll, of mind and soul; a lingering itch was once a glitch, but now the wrinkle has deepened still and all that was rational is supplemented by a pill; no longer has character…
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An Old Wedding Dress
An old wedding dress that someone didn’t want any more hangs on a rack in a quiet antique shop. It thinks to itself, “My best day is long behind me.” The dress waits and waits as people pass it by, hanging there sadly, hoping for another chance to shine. As luck would have it, a…
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Procrastination Self Care
Reflecting on the past, I remember a time when my days were filled with a sense of accomplishment and inner peace. From a clean house to well-tended nails, everything seemed to fall into place effortlessly. However, as life unfolded, I noticed a gradual shift away from prioritizing my own well-being. As a woman of faith,…
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The Battle Of Life (A Romance Story)
Part 1: 65. 65. 65. 65. Turning 65 was the age that changed my life changed forever. It’s the age that starts to make you start to feel old, your bones start to creak, and your hair starts to transform into a grey mess. I started my pension that year, and so did my husband;…
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Battle Station: A Mother’s Reflection
I’m awakened in the light grey morning hours by the sound of my old dog’s claws pacing back and forth on the wooden floor. Beckoning me out of sleep and reminding me of my duties. Groaning but smiling at my dog, I pull the covers back and take him outside. The greys in his fur…
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Happiness Is For Ordinary People
Since sorrow never comes too late, And happiness to swiftly flies. Thought would destroy their paradise, No more; where ignorance is bliss, ‘Tis folly to be wise. – Thomas Gray Finding ways to make yourself happy is an exhausting, personality-bending process. The race for endorphins, fuelled by societal norms, political games, fiction books, romantic movies,…