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Tag Archives: celebration
THE GIFT OF VULNERABILITY by Pauline Turgeon
Oxford Dictionary defines “vulnerable” as “injury of a non-physical nature,” I define it as the most terrifying, yet emotionally gratifying gift I have received in my years of recovery from addiction and mental health disorders. When the chance to become a … Continue reading
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UNTITLED by Ashley Diana Wren
I am an avid book and film collector. And today, I come with no agenda. I am just looking around the flea market like an alien visitor From another planet. I just entered Pacific Mall in Markham. I can see … Continue reading
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Tagged celebration, characters, community, creative writing, flea market, healing, library, wellness, writer, writing, writing exercise, writing group
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The Three Mouseketeers by Victor Doxtator
Wendell raised the back of his jacket collar to shield his neck from the icy wind and snow. Two more blocks and he would reach the secret path that would lead to his hideout. Would Bert and Sammy be there? … Continue reading
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Tagged affordable housing, awareness, celebration, community, creative writing, family, homelessness, memories, poverty, streets, writer, writing
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“Progeny” by David Allan Ross
If a sapling could look up at its parent, what might it feel? Would it be in awe of the hulking presence that it must one day emulate? Will it be up to the task of striving for the sky, … Continue reading
“Me & Clarence” by Harry Kuhn
In the long line of great western heroes, many outstanding and trusty steeds have been associated with the legends who rode them into adventure after adventure. Three come to mind as I write: The Lone Ranger and Silver, Roy Rogers … Continue reading
“The Phoenix” by Maggie Sue Traynor
From the egg and from the womb, she is born into this world. Time for her to be taught the survival techniques needed For her to rise and survive in this world. Life starts off to be rather enjoyable; everything … Continue reading
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Save the date! – Grit Uplifted Magazine Release Event
We are pleased to announce that we have set a tentative date for the release of the summer 2013 issue of the Grit Uplifted Creative Writing and Arts Magazine, so be sure to mark it in your calendar: When: Thursday, … Continue reading
Mad Pride Toronto July 8-14, 2013: “A Celebration of Madness”
Mad Pride is an arts, culture, and heritage festival created by psychiatric survivors, consumers, mad people, folks the world has labelled “mentally ill”, and those in solidarity with us. For more information about history, events, location, etc., visit: http://madprideto.com/index.html For … Continue reading
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Tagged arts and culture, awareness, call for submissions, celebration, community, festival, mental health, mental illness, Toronto
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Healing Palette art exhibit opening gala: Photo Album
Take a peak at some photos from the opening gala of The Healing Palette, an exhibit of art by individuals with lived experience of mental illness, which took place this past Saturday at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital. This year’s … Continue reading
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Tagged art, art show, awareness, celebration, community, creative writing, Healing Palette, homeless, homelessness, London, mental health, mental illness, Ontario, poems, poetry, St.Thomas Elgin General Hospital, writing
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