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Waking Up At Home

I’m going through my albums again, printing out labels and stories, pasting in pictures and snippets. Maybe I’ll find one more piece, one more story or memory and all will make sense. At least, now it’s all here, on the … Continue reading

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The Story of Our Earth

In every out-thrust headland, in every curving beach, in every grain of sand there is the story of the earth. ~Rachel Carson

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That’s My Dad

“Hello, Low Tar Roofing, Lorne speaking. Hi mom, yep. We’re on the highway, just coming into West Van.” Lorne checks his rear view mirror and pulls over into the slow lane, fumbles the telephone to his left ear while holding … Continue reading

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So Where Was I

So, where was I in my life story? I left. That was not the end but the beginning. I could write scenes, of a naïve young woman taken for a joy ride through half her life or how she survived … Continue reading

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Bravery

“Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing we’ll ever do.” ~Brene Brown

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Patchwork Quilt

A good story is a patchwork quilt of images sewn together with words, edged with colour, design, completely unique to curl up with and enjoy. ©2010 Sharron R. McMillan

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Shaped By Truth

We mould our stories to fit the image we want to reflect to others but truth be told, it is our stories that shape us. ©2014 Sharron R. McMillan

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Writer’s Festival

The muse hangs heavy over Rockwood Lodge this weekend. I used to go there, walk amongst them try to breathe in their success but now I don’t. Their stories are not mine. Mine can not yet be contained between two … Continue reading

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