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The Form and Function of Compassion

Posted on March 6, 2012 by admin

There are certain books out there that haunt you. I’ve had my share. The plots of Those Who Save Us (Jenna Blum) and The Poisonwood Bible (Barbara Kingsolver) threaded my dreams long after I read them. But non-fiction books somehow … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Veggies

Posted on September 5, 2009 by admin

Aren’t they beautiful? That’s the only words for these fresh veggies. Yesterday, after months of writing and editing, writing and editing … I allowed myself some social time. A meal with some friends and then a visit with one of … Continue reading →

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Honor Thy Neighbour

Posted on June 29, 2008 by admin

They had no mercy it was just a policy — they said of their government this systematic destruction of your homes, your language your humanity push you to the borders stateless without a hope Canada will take you in land … Continue reading →

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Silence and Space

Posted on May 17, 2008 by admin

When you first meet the refugee families I’ve worked with – these people who have been witness to horrors of war and unjust persecution – you start off silent. Afraid to ask the questions – and afraid to hear the … Continue reading →

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freedom

Posted on May 10, 2008 by admin

he shuffles through the halls english books clutched to his chest head down, slightest of smiles afraid to be asked should he not understand and even if so afraid his accent would render the answer useless but today would be … Continue reading →

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choosing words

Posted on April 7, 2008 by admin

They had experienced loss. With only one suitcase of clothes, they had arrived in Canada, survivors of oppression for being part of an ethnic minority under Saddam’s rule in Iraq. They carried samples of spices that hinted of their homeland … Continue reading →

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Give It Away

Posted on January 1, 2008 by admin

Holidays were incredibly restful this year. I turned off the phone, didn’t check my email. All good. Last Sunday, I helped organize a New Year’s party for the newest community of refugees in our city. Karen refugees from the Thai-Burmese … Continue reading →

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