The Habit Of Local Eating
Words and photo by Stephanie Dunn. A lot of parents describe meals as a battle ground. For us, it’s more like an extensive contract negotiation. My middle child, age three, is a shrewd and relentless...
View ArticleThe Power of Choosing
Words by Alisa Stanton. You are as amazing as the choices you make. This is a quote I have on my wall. Simple and profound, it is also a slogan of Fairtrade Canada. I like it because it reminds me...
View ArticleWhat’s Your Eating Ritual?
Words by Chris Sola. Living alone in a 500 square foot apartment in Vancouver means that my eating rituals and routines are often solitary. I often go to the grocery store alone. I pick herbs from my...
View ArticleDigging Deeper
Words by Britt Berrisford. It’s often in hindsight that we can identify life’s turning points; those monumental decisions, physical moves or groundbreaking emotional discoveries that contribute to your...
View ArticleVerbal Graffiti
Verbal Graffiti by Britta Badour. Everyone has a story to tell Britta B is leading the way Using her voice to empower A productive outlet for negative feelings With poetry, she speaks verbal graffiti...
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More Than The Hunt
Words and photos by Jordan Houston. I’ve always enjoyed perusing second-hand and vintage stores. The process of searching through piles of old things to find the ultimate gem brings me back time and...
View ArticleGet Active, Age Better
Words by Lindsay Branton. When we think about aging, we think about decreased mobility, weakness, medications, illness and a lack of independence; however, the truth is that lifestyle is often the...
View ArticleChild of War
Image and video by Michel Chikwanine. Michel Chikwanine was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and grew up amid the terror of the Great War of Africa that claimed the lives of 5.8 million...
View ArticlePracticing Patience
Words by Alisa Stanton. I’ve been thinking about the role of patience in reflection. Patience helps us to reflect not only on what we currently have, but also on our hopes for the future. Patience is...
View ArticleBuilding Haiti Up
Answers by Jude V.P. Tranquille and photo by Krystie Babalos Heart On caught up with a young and emerging Haitian leader Jude V. P. Tranquille — an entrepreneur, inspirational speaker and...
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