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I was born and raised in the city of Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, 500 miles North-West of Montreal, Canada. After living there 21 years our family moved to Toronto, a culture shock after coming from an isolated mining community.

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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Futuristic tales: 15 of 38
COUNTDOWN"As Speaker, it is my esteem to present to all those attendance in this Great Room, the Grand Council of Mars." The audience of 257,381 tabulated precisely through recorders installed in each triangular pad of comfort, called pilos. The Speaker wore a long velvet robe similar to each Council member. It had a thin, wh... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Love from afar: 33 of 82
Laughing EyesYou grew up like a calicocat, proud and beautiful.I remember you pointing a pinkwater pistol at thepretty yellow flower patch byyour play-cabin.Bobbing high on therope swing, then scooting pastforget-me-not Daisiesand picking puffballs from tall stemsstepping over pricklythistles, past daddy's hammockrunning in t... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Inspirational: 193 of 473
For All Who SeekMy ray is one of sunshinerises above troubles, providescomfort to those snaredby loneliness, or discouragementI am succour to you, foodand shelter for those seekersof truths. Perhaps Ican add strength for you, mypaintbrush of experienceerasing your woes,colouring over failures, salvingyour inner self.My flame ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Reflections: 108 of 242
TidbitsAre you alonewhen dark turnsinto night?Not reallyif there are eyesthat have light.*Climb higherwindytall treeno branchesridge over yonderwants to be an eagleto soareat fresh fishtravel.Crows eat scrapsdeal with ridiculesun warms featherschangemoral fable.*From elsewhere theycameNL and BCin Sout' Westersand Stetsons, et... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Children's stories: 189 of 396
WHEN EAGLES SOARA ten year-old Aboriginal boy should be full of laughter, but not Jay. He is sad. His father who is White, just died.It's not nice when children call Jay "White Eyes" at school."You are Mi'kmaq my son. Your heart is Native, no matter what your skin speaks. Kisu'lk weswalata, our Creator took him," his mother s... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: My father: 59 of 122
AFTER THE TEARSDear Dad,You, Adelard Donat Provencher joined the RCAF as a Leading Aircraftman Can.R154453 February 12, 1942. You joined hundreds of thousands of young Canadians, in a great cause."I fought for your freedom," you told me when I visited you in the hospital after your lung operation in 1995.You never thought you... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) Personal testimonies on belief: 55 of 99
FAITH & PRAYER- Something must be done to accomplish a sense of peace in our world.I believe FAITH & PRAYER are the key to this happening.My thoughts are designed to place persons with oppositional views in a test situation where they show a willingness to forsake total personal freedom on behalf of a security conscious world... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Heroes: 20 of 34
THE BUTTON BOXColin could hardly wait for July 1st fireworks later tonight."Grandpa?" Colin asked. "Let's go fishing." He sawGrandpa smile. And waited for an answer.Colin enjoyed visiting his Grandparents at their apartment. The veranda they sat on was three-floors higher than the parking lot.Lots to see from here.Grandpa sho... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Animal humor: 42 of 68
WHEN THE WIND BLOWSWhiskers and Scruffy padded paws into the bright morning sun. Toes were cold and breakfast not yet begun."No wonder we didn't get a good snooze last night," they said. The shed door in the next yard still POUNDED and the wind SHRIEKED."We don't dare go over there," said Whiskers."Yah. The meanie man might e... More..
Relationships & Family > Talking with Teens & Children Taking the time to get to know your children: 6 of 9
Children are takers. They are not immune to constantly reaching for the goodies of life-candy, toys, and clothes-under the watchful gaze of their parents. As they grow older, wisdom through chores, study and relationships is acquired. Sometimes painful experiences are harsh.And the young may come to realize life is a series o... More..