essays
Welcome inside my brain. Here, you’ll find a collection of essays, articles and journal-ish missives to the universe. Sometimes funny, sometimes poignant, perhaps indulgent?
Can anyone hear me? Please blink twice for yes.
Field notes from summer camp
What’s better than attending a singing and kayaking retreat in Bamfield? Getting a byline from the article you wrote about it!
32 Sounds
A philosophical essay pondering themes from the documentary 32 Sounds. Are we surrounded by all the sounds EVER MADE?
dance it forward
CV Collective magazine profile of Jacksun Fryer of Funkanometry (2024 runners-up for Canada’s Got Talent).
shorthand
The ins and outs of shorthand language and what it says about us. Is the strength of our bonds found in the language we share?
running the gauntlet
This essay about running to catch the SeaBus quite literally started it all for me. And… the sound of panflutes still makes my left eyelid twitch.
the last word is love
Bearing witness to someone’s passing is a powerful gift, reminding us all to LIVE while we are still alive.
things that go thump in the night
A reflective essay about life transitions, strange noises in the night, trusting your own heart and looking for light in the darkness.
gonch
Why are certain words funny and others not? And why can’t women have as much fun as the guys? Musings from a funny-boned feminist.
