Anne Carson, a Canadian poet and essayist, has won the Nobel Prize in literature. The Swedish Academy recognized her for her bold and inventive work that engages with classical traditions to create ne...

The first full week of October has been lovely and quiet, but next week will be busier. Among Covid/flu shots and dental appointments, I’ll be meeting with my oncologist for my six-month checkup. T…

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Here in Vancouver, autumn has definitely arrived. There are more clouds, less daylight, and rain in some areas. If you’re needing a bit of brightness in your day, our eight plants have been in full…

It’s been many years since I got my kids ready for a new school year, yet to this day I still think of September as a fresh start. The days are still sunny and reasonably warm in my part of the wor…

The Blade Man by Debra Purdy Kong

Two weeks ago, I mentioned the wildfire situation in British Columbia’s Okanagan region, and in particular the 20,000+ people and animals forced to evacuate the city of Summerland and surrounding a…

Our province is burning. Parts of it have been for days. But last Friday evening, a fire practically exploded not far from the town of Summerland in the Okanagan Valley. Over 20,000 people were eva…

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Knock Knock by Debra Purdy Kong

The Writer’s Lexicon, The Writer’s Lexicon Volume II, and The Writer’s Body Lexicon – Why do you write? Perhaps you’re penning a memoir, fantasy, or romance.  Maybe you’re writing a sci-fi se…

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We’re not travelling anywhere this summer, so my spouse and I decided to indulge in some staycation activities. A couple of weeks ago, we visited a bird sanctuary on Westham Island here in Delta, B…

I mentioned earlier that my e-books are on sale at Smashwords for the month of July. But it’s not just my books. There are many other great books on sale, perfect for summer reading. Check ou…

Gosh, I’m enjoying this summer. The weather’s been great here in Metro Vancouver. The FIFA games played in our city went off without a hitch, and overall the city had a great time partying. And, as…