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My Old Girl – [07/15/2020]

And why do they always say Don’t look back? […] Don’t hold on to the past Well that’s too much to ask 9 years ago I walked shaking up the gangway of the flagship, excited and terrified all at once. … Continue reading

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The Length of the Race – [07/05/2020]

Don’t waste your time on jealousy sometimes you’re ahead Sometimes you’re behind The race is long…and in the end? It’s only with yourself. Whatever you do, don’t congratulate yourself too much, or berate yourself either. Your choices are half chance. … Continue reading

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Wheeled Freedom and Healing Shadows – Victoria, BC – [07/01/2020]

Get on your bikes and ride!! ~ Queen At least two years ago – I can’t remember the exact date – Amras and I were on a bike-pulled tuktuk ride somewhere in South America (yes I know..), and I turned … Continue reading

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This is not exactly an entry, it is more of a reminder…to myself…to others. To almost everyone who knows me, and some who think they do but don’t actually. Read this entry. It’s still true. Thank you.

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Cracked Reflections – Victoria, BC – [06/16/2020]

Who is that girl I see? Staring straight back at me Why is my reflection someone I don’t know? I almost feel as if I owe everyone in my “normal” life an apology. I’m not really myself. I know I’m … Continue reading

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I Understand…That I Will Never Understand – Victoria, BC – [06/05/2020]

There’s a cry in the distance It’s a voice that comes from deep within There’s a cry asking why I pray the answers up ahead ~ “I know where I’ve been”, Hairspray AND “I wish it need not have happened … Continue reading

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Paper Strong – Victoria, BC – [06/01/2020]

Westley and I are joined by the bonds of love And you cannot track that, even with a thousand bloodhounds And you cannot break it, even with a thousand swords.. ~ The Princess Bride A year ago Saturday, I was … Continue reading

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May The Odds – Victoria, BC – [05/24/2020]

Good news! Amras and I have been officially released from our “just returned home to Canada from abroad” self-isolation period. We will soon be free to at the very least walk around the neighbourhood! My first trip to the drugstore … Continue reading

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After the Storm – Victoria, BC – [05/14/2020]

It’s difficult to explain what being home is like. There are so many other times that I’ve used the phrase “it’s like coming home” to describe something else that…I don’t know how to find the words to describe the actual … Continue reading

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‘Round the Old Oak Tree – Toronto, Canada – [05/10/2020]

I’m coming home, I’ve done my time Now I’ve got to know what is an isn’t mine If you received my letter telling you I’d soon be free Then you’ll know just what to do… It has been…a long…long road. … Continue reading

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