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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: Tall tales: 38 of 42
LEGEND It made John-Jo sad to think he was poor. "Is it true, Ma-ma?" he often asked. Their tiny shack beside the road barely withstood the wind. "Why let it bother you?" her gentle voice always answered. John-Jo's father was a Worker. His days of challenge were spent at the village dump, at the end of the road. John-Jo ofte... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Healing Forgiveness and your healing journey: 52 of 56
CALLING OF THE LOONS Morning's stillness was broken by the strange, laughing call of a loon. Colin punched his granddad on the shoulder, their two-man tent getting warm from an early burst of sun. "Time to get up," Colin whispered. "Listen. Listen." His granddad quickly dressed and joined his grandson outside. He passed his ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Prayer: 215 of 231
Will Heaven Be Like Rasberries when ripened fruit hang as globes of juice, their tang a tease for taste buds lonesome and vacant, except for the hand of strength that plucked them? Will heaven be waiting for our presence in body and spirit as our days come to a close clouds serene wind at rest, final sleep too soon as we arr... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dreams & hope: 61 of 63
Christmas Tree bright lights red and green ones, twinkling over and over when i close my eyes, children and unwrapped presents and laughter and love old faithful friend, we watch with envy at the glorious beauty you bring into our home Richard L. Provencher 2003 * Country Harbour Nova Scotia Mackerel fish are attracted to si... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Issues Communicating to establish relationship boundaries: 7 of 7
ASSAULT Working Sunday evening was Bonita's usual custom, a chance to plan ahead for classroom activities. Her last School inspector said she was well organized. Putting a lot of thought into lesson plans paid off. She was a trusting person. But her husband worried about her being alone in the evening at school. "Nothing cou... More..