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Sam: Why Have We Forgotten How To Play? Reflections After A Day in The Forest.

Sam: Why Have We Forgotten How To Play? Reflections After A Day in The Forest.

Here’s my theory: life gets in the way. On a typical day, I wake up, grab a quick breakfast, wash off the sleep and head out the door. On particularly busy days, I’ll have my headphones on and will be

Sam Kamras July 7, 2014February 7, 2015 Personal Stories by Creatives, Sam Kamras Read more

Sarah: On Hidden Notes, Secret Twists and My Struggles with Perfectionism

Sarah: On Hidden Notes, Secret Twists and My Struggles with Perfectionism

When I was seven years old, I spent the better part of each weekend helping my mom drag pillowcases full of dirty clothes up the hill to the neighbourhood laundromat. It was one of the integral tasks that prompted my

Sarah Hager June 23, 2014February 7, 2015 Personal Stories by Creatives, Sarah Hager Read more
 

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Susan Gibson

Susan Gibson

A Temenos Retreat Leader, Susan hosts retreats where women can connect through their story and their vision for the future. Visit her at her website: meetsusangibson.com

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Sonia Saikaley

Sonia Saikaley

Born and raised in Ottawa, Sonia Saikaley's first book, The Lebanese Dishwasher, co-won the 2012 Ken Klonsky Novella Contest. Her first collection of poetry, Turkish Delight, Montreal Winter, was published in 2012 and a second collection, A Samurai’s Pink House, is forthcoming. Visit her at her website: www.soniasaikaley.com

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