“Hate, it has caused a lot of problems in the world, but has not solved one yet.” – Maya Angelou. When I was little, my dad told me a story. His father, my grandfather, had fought in WWII, and though he rarely discussed his experiences there, it was clear my grandpa was deeply affected by it. My … [Read more...]
These Photos Show It’s Not About Breastfeeding, It’s About Racism
Written by Septembre Anderson This week, Australian mother and university grad Jacci Sharkey skyrocketed to Internet fame when a picture of her breastfeeding her 11-month-old son went viral. The mother of two, who graduated with a Bachelor of Business in Human Resource Management from the … [Read more...]
No Comprende, Eh?
Can we talk about The Hunger Games for a few minutes, please?Raise your hand if you've read the series. In English, I mean.*counts* Eight... twelve... fourteen... That's what I thought - nearly everyone on the planet. Cool.Now, when I started reading this series, I forced myself to stay … [Read more...]
Blame It On The Hoodie?
We are not sporty sorts of people around here. The only pair of sneakers I own have sequins on them for goodness sake. I bought my husband a pair of Vans last summer - they're grey with white laces, and he needed them as an option to wear with linen shorts. (What can I say? He's an elegant … [Read more...]
Out of Sorts
We're in Calgary for our annual holiday trip. It's lovely to be here and I'm enjoying seeing my husband's wonderful family. But I'm not feeling myself. Usually, I pride myself on being organised - lists checked off, and prepared for everything. It's not the case this time. Firstly, I got … [Read more...]
Race Against Racism
Don't believe that it's not there. Because it is. Even if we don't see it every day, the hideous face of racism reveals itself in the cracks. It's there always, lurking under the surface. Two weeks ago, I traveled to Ottawa for a wedding and got detained by Air Canada, both ways, simply for … [Read more...]