On Saturday afternoon, my eldest daughter and I went to Dollarama to stock up on slumber party supplies. We skipped into the store holding hands because she was happy to have her mother to herself. She wore a pink dress over mermaid leggings and couldn’t stop twirling in the aisles. We filled our … [Read more...] about Moms Tell Me to Drink
Writing Life
Shame and Worth
Recently, two things have converged: For the first time in my life, I am not making money. For the first time in my motherhood, I have no children at home. It’s a shit shame storm, Randy! (I have also been watching too much Trailer Park Boys) To say these things have left me … [Read more...] about Shame and Worth
Canada’s First Short Story Dispenser
An exciting thing happened in Edmonton! In a project orchestrated by our city's literary champion, Jason Lee Norman, Edmonton International Airport became the first location in Canada to set up a Short Edition Short Story Dispenser. You can find the machine, which prints one, three, and five minute … [Read more...] about Canada’s First Short Story Dispenser
Only That Sunrise
A few Octobers ago, I ran a half marathon. I trained all spring and summer and fall; got shinsplints and damaged cartilage in my knee, ran until my toenails cut my skin and I bled into my shoes. I wore a brace under summer dresses and ate glucosamine daily. I liked to run in the morning before my … [Read more...] about Only That Sunrise
The End of an Era
It’s raining outside; quiet and grey at six am. I’m on the couch by the big windows, snuggled under a blanket, my laptop on my lap, and oversized mug of coffee and blueberry muffin nearby. Suzy Meow Meow sleeps by my shoulder. I woke an hour ago to the sound of sobbing and ran downstairs to see who … [Read more...] about The End of an Era
We are the Emerging: 2017 ABLit Poem
Last night I received The 2017 Youth / Emerging Writer Award from the Writer's Guild of Alberta. I felt the best way to express my thanks was to learn about and honour those who came before me (specifically, the Alberta Literary Award shortlist nominees!). Below is a copy of my acceptance … [Read more...] about We are the Emerging: 2017 ABLit Poem
