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Christmas empathy
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This Christmas has felt so different than anything I have ever experienced before. Initially, a somber sense of reality and truthfulness filled our home, after spending time Christmas Eve and morn volunteering at both the Calgary drop-in Centre and the Mustard Seed, observing the broken spirits of the homeless in this city. Nothing bares more…
far from the dog days of summer
Byskydiva
Just as September peeks it’s unruly head around the corner, the ‘big chill’ set in yesterday, blustery and brutal by Calgary standards. And of course, this sets me off on a tangent, daydreaming of tropical sandy beaches and lush mosaic sunsets, visions enough to cast off any dismal thoughts of the ensuing winter just around…
The horror of violence
Byskydiva
Yesterday, the day started out beautifully — I found a yoga studio about 10 minutes from my homestay and the teacher was incredible. We practiced on straw mats (like those found at the beach) and in a small room, while listening to the local school band practice only blocks away. I stretched and soared unlike…
As the stomach turns
Byskydiva
Winding through the Osoyoos Rockies, returning from a lovely long weekend in Vancouver, my stomach is rumbling, twisting and turning as quickly as the road is catapulting us in every possible direction. Who would have thought that a skydiver / pilot like myself would get road sick as our bike-frenzied driver makes like he is…
Lessons Learned from the Mouth of Babes
Byskydiva
It’s amazing how sometimes lessons in life can come full circle. From my arrival in Arizona to my wayward departure, I have learned many incredible lessons that will hopefully be imprinted on my soul (if not the inner-workings of my random brain 🙂 ). For those that have known me long enough (or have at…
Facebook frenzy
Byskydiva
On the Facebook blog this morning, I was totally amazed at hearing this truth: “More than 175 million people use Facebook. If it were a country, it would be the sixth most populated country in the world.” It’s truly amazing how FB has been such an international phenomenon. I’m not a myspace user, never have…