I was filled with a mixture of excitement and sorrow. A month before, I had made the decision to move home. I had been in Alberta for ten years altogether, and this last stretch, the last seven years, was coming to a close. I had been feeling lost for a while. Lost in my relationship, lost in my job, lost in my life. I felt as though I was floating through a self imposed purgatory, a life that appeared okay from the outside but felt crushing inside. So, one day, after a vis

The glow of the street lights filtered through the drapes, illuminating the bedroom. I watched his chest rise and fall, slower and slower, until he settled into a peaceful rhythm. There is something so serene, so supremely peaceful about watching those you love the most sleep soundly. My husband was now well on his way to dreamland beside me, and my dog was curled up on his bed on the floor. My mind hadn’t quite quieted down enough to achieve the state of rest I sought. Altho

The light ripped across the sky. Colours melted into each other, one boom after another. It was Canada Day, 2026, and we were tucked away in bed, watching the spectacular show through the open curtains. We had moved, recently. Our bedroom was now on the second floor and it allowed us to see a view of the world not previously gifted to us in our old house. What a year it’s been. Or rather, I should say what a year it hasn’t been. Last fall, I woke up unwell. My body ached, my

“Cupcake? They’re vegan and gluten free, but still delicious!” I was standing in line at one of my favourite stores. It was their yearly anniversary sale, and since they’re a beloved local shop with a long history in Winnipeg, the place was packed. “Thank you!”, I replied as I unwrapped my treat, taking care not to get any of the blue frosting on my fingers. I juggled my soon-to-be purchased items in my other hand and took a moment to take in my surroundings. I have a terribl

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The Kitchen Safe seems to have set off a spark. The turning of the dial. Pressing down. Watching the countdown. The familiar noise of the...

I laid in bed, my eyes fixed on the small screen in my hand. My thumb swiped endlessly, bringing a barrage of colourful images that kept...

Since I was now the proud owner of the world’s most basic flip phone, I thought it might be a good idea to equip myself with things I...

She gazed at me, her eyes dancing their way across my face, until a warm smile appeared. “I have to say, you look so much like your...

The long list of phones were beginning to become overwhelming. Nine open tabs on my laptop displayed endless options of phones and plans...

I stood still. Before me was a trail, about four kilometres long. Cedars, poplars, and pine trees surrounded me, their scent revealing...

It was Christmas morning. I opened my eyes. We were teenagers now, my brother and I. Gone were the days of running down the staircase at...

I poured my heart out. As I read the words written on the screen, the ones that had seemingly flown out of me, I felt a kinship with...

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The light danced across the tablecloth. Tiny animations paired with humorous sound effects had the room erupting with laughter as I...

My body was tense. My eyes fixed straight ahead. My breathing was shallow. I felt paralyzed, with the exception of a single limb that...

It was my second semester at college. The small Alberta city I lived in was also a university town, and I had found twenty-four year old...

“HONK!” I raised an eyebrow as I glanced in the rear view mirror. There was an SUV behind me, and it was growing increasingly louder....

“I’m bored.” My Mama (grandmother) briefly turned from the stove, raising an eyebrow. She was making Sunday dinner, a Hungarian feast of...