Or: A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Absolutely Nothing Done
Author: CJ Bowers
Upon a Smoky Morn
A pall of smoke, like ghosts that softly creep, Hangs heavy 'cross the vale, the hills asleep
Be Brave Enough to Be Bad
Being terrible at something in front of your kid might be the bravest thing you do today.
Writing Like a Parent, Parenting Like a Writer
Writing and parenting have more in common than I ever expected—both messy, uncertain, and full of moments where all you can do is show up and try your best.
What it Takes
Working at an animal shelter means heartbreak and hope in the same breath. It takes everything—and gives back more than you’d expect.
Dear Me (but shorter, younger, with more scabs, and a love of cheese)
A letter to the kid I used to be—and still carry with me.
Whispering Sky
Sometimes the rain doesn’t just fall — it speaks softly, wrapping the world in a calm so deep, even the busiest thoughts pause to listen.
Not Perfect, But Ours
Canada isn’t perfect. Neither are we. But today, we celebrate who we are—and who we’re still becoming. That’s what makes this place home.
The Art of Doing Nothing (Badly)
For anyone who’s ever tried to relax and accidentally started a home project instead.
The Last Good Hill
Something is coming—something no roar can stop.
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