I have this best friend who is honestly my soul mate, but not the life mate kind if you know what I mean. I was living in 100 year old house separated into suites in Calgary, and Nioka was moving into the top floor. Once she settled, I asked her if she wanted to go...

Not long ago I had a magical experience when I drove home from the gym. It was that time of morning when the shadows are deep and the sun is bright and warm overhead. Driving was almost blinding as my eyes were adjusting to the darkness of the shadows and brilliance...

My mom has always called me “an old grandma.” Seriously. Since I was a toddler, this has been my mom’s nickname for me. Somehow I've been blessed with a unique outlook that has been beyond my years from even when I was small. I am moved by the human experience, and...

In my early 20’s I had my first real grown up relationship with a sweet young man named Austin. We met in Jasper, and although my intention was to work there just for the summer and return to university in the fall, we decided to move in together instead and we stayed...

I remember when I was young and just starting to experiment with make-up. I would spend at least an hour each morning staring at myself trying to get my make up on right. I still remember how frustrated I would get trying to get it just perfect and have a specific...

One statistic I read recently stated that women will only apply for promotions if they have 100% of the qualifications already. Men? 60%. Men assume that they will learn what they need to on the job if they get it...and they’re right. I was chatting with a beautiful...