Last month CBC Canada Writes published a tip by me about writing creative nonfiction! Here it is: When we read personal stories, it’s because we want to inhabit that writer’s life for awhile in all its complexity – all its messy humanity. This includes wrestling with the big ideas and “isms” like racism, sexism, andContinue reading “CBC Canada Writes CNF Tip!”
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Glass Door Coffee House – 7pm Feb 28 in YEG
The Mill Woods Artists Collective would like to invite you to our Glass Door Coffee House Series. The next Glass Door event will be Thursday, February 28, 2013 at the Koffee Cafe located at 6120 – 28 Avenue NW in Mill Woods at 7PM. This month I get to host and, and I’m excited to introduce another fabulousContinue reading “Glass Door Coffee House – 7pm Feb 28 in YEG”
War of 1812 Course Being Offered in Calgary
THE WAR OF 1812: The politics, the battles and the people Facilitated by Norman Leach Want to learn more about the War of 1812? Want to know why General Sir Isaac Brock, Laura Secord and Lieutenant James Fitzgibbon were important to all Canadians? Want to know who really burned down the White House? Learn aboutContinue reading “War of 1812 Course Being Offered in Calgary”
YEG Profile: Chau Lam of Clearpoint Communications
Since 2010, I have co-organized a monthly mixer group in Edmonton for creative women professionals. I am constantly amazed by their expertise and experience, and thought I would do Q&A’s with them to get their stories – and tips! Chau Lam, BCom Principal/Freelance Editor Clearpoint Communications Chau punctuates sentences, proofreads paragraphs, and plays withContinue reading “YEG Profile: Chau Lam of Clearpoint Communications”
Remembering Melvin J. Wright
Barry Crawford has dedicated much time and energy unearthing details about relative Melvin B. Wright, and making sure his memory is not forgotten. This is Melvin’s story: Melvin was born in Inverness in the Eastern Townships of Quebec on October 30, 1947. He joined the U.S. Army in March of 1965 when he was 17Continue reading “Remembering Melvin J. Wright”
Reading at Glass Door Coffee House in Edmonton (Jan 24)
I’m so excited to be reading at this along with Ardith Trudzik and Audrey Seehagen! Please come and share your words during open mic or enjoy others’ works while you relax with a coffee, glass of wine, or snacks. It’s FREE to attend, casual and very welcoming!
Polar Winds Included in 2013 Edmonton Literary Calendar
“Edmonton authors churning out the books this year” I was really excited when Michael Hingston, books editor at the Edmonton Journal, asked to include me on his 2013 Literary Calendar of Edmonton authors. Turns out he’s got a book coming out later this year too – The Dilettantes (Freehand Books) – a comic novel aboutContinue reading “Polar Winds Included in 2013 Edmonton Literary Calendar”
Invitation to the 11th Annual RCAF Yuma (Arizona) Luncheon
My friend and colleague Roger Beebe asked me to circulate the following information: Please mark your calendars for the eleventh annual RCAF Yuma luncheon! Who: Any serving or retired RCAF or CAF Air Force types are welcome. When: Feb. 8th, 2013 from 1100 to 1400 Where: The location is the American Legion Post 19Continue reading “Invitation to the 11th Annual RCAF Yuma (Arizona) Luncheon”
2012 Holiday Newsletter
The main news this year was the arrival of Andre Barrett Pagnutti on April 17. We named him for my paternal grandfather, André Chenail, and my maternal grandmother, Shirley Barrett, and tried to encompass his French-Canadian, British, and Italian heritage. We’re also embracing his aviation connections as you can see in this photo! FromContinue reading “2012 Holiday Newsletter”
Bruce Cox: “Airborne all the Way”
Barry Crawford (at left in photo), sent me the following write-up about Bruce Cox. At 88, Bruce is active in the community, works out at the gym three hours a week and is still “airborne all the way.” Here is his story in Barry’s words: “On July 2, 2012 I was taking in ourContinue reading “Bruce Cox: “Airborne all the Way””