Tweens fascinate me. It’s such an unique time in one’s life. Not yet a full fledged teenager. Not a little kid anyone. It’s truly ” In BeTween”. And with this stage of life, a lot of emotions come charging in. Lots of self-awareness. Tons of new experiences, both rewarding and challenging. So I’ve…
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Happy birthday to my Mum – an exemplary figure of strength, shutz-pah, perseverance and fierce loyalty and love. A ‘mama bear’ to the end – she can feel vibes across oceans and loves our family beyond measure. But also, don’t mess with her. She will love you and support you,…
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Today is my Dad’s birthday. He is my favourite man in the world and I’m so thankful he’s my Dad. He does Tai Chi wherever he wants, he tackles all that life has thrown at him and calls it ‘opportunity’, he is silly, he is productive, he is inspiring, he…
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Back in July, Janet and I had the good fortune of attending a workshop hosted by one of our mentors, Mr David duChemin. There were many moments of inspiration and creativity and nervous territory to pursue. As a photographer (and individual), I am drawn to the gritty, the authentic and…
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It was during one of our days off, that Jess came over to our little bungalow, part of the larger compound we all lived in after the earthquake and asked if I had a few minutes. She explained that she’d started working on a bare-bones manuscript to tell the story…
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The lyric, “damn, don’t it sound so sweet …’ would come to mind each day that I entered my apartment, temporarily infused with the love, creativity and positive vibes of the Nomadic Massive Crew. Through happenstance, a few provincial and international borders, and ‘putting things out to there‘, I came…
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My throat is scratchy, my eyes are a bit blood shot and my feet are heavy … but it was the reminder of the vitality and spent energy that comes from those moments that you just know – even as they’re unfolding – that they are moments you’ll remember. My…
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We’ve all seen the footage of the last few weeks with hearts wrenching, as the flood waters crested their banks and swept through homes and whole communities across Southern Alberta. The outreach, the spirit of community, the leadership demonstrated and the support shown to those affected has been inspiring, but…
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This family has been near and dear to my heart for a decade now. Hard to believe that 10 years have passed in our friendship as we’ve all navigated the different currents of careers, love, life, location and for these two wonderful human beings, being parents. Their little man came…
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I think Janet has probably always been the one that showed me that. That WHEN you’re on the right path, when you’re following your true passion, doors open. streets become paved. connections are made. things come together. I’ve had an *idea* simmering for a long time. The idea to tell…
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