A year ago this week, my mother lost her husband. They had been married less than five years but they made the absolute most of every minute they had together. Theirs was a great love story. Joe was a special person. Sometimes people say that to be nice after someone dies, but he was truly… Continue reading A Lesson in Grief
Author: Amanda, walkamyelinmyshoes
Healing every day
Tips for staying healthy in cold and flu season
The germs are a-coming! As we approach colder weather and months spent mainly indoors, all the bacteria are getting ready to party, waiting for those unsuspecting souls who will help spread the news and invite those snot-making, cough-producing little buggers into your home and mine. Having a chronic illness means that a simple cold can… Continue reading Tips for staying healthy in cold and flu season
Grant, the cabbie has the cure!
I wake up slightly hungover and more than ready to get home. Strung out after four days facing my own anxiety and the fact that some women never leave high school, I need some serious solitude. I phone a cab and wait outside in the crisp morning air, dying for coffee. The cab pulls up… Continue reading Grant, the cabbie has the cure!
Pick-Me-Up Playlist – World Mental Health Day
I normally only post on Mondays, but Muted Mouthful, included me in this tag for World Mental Health Day, and I couldn't resist. Thanks Muted Mouthful! If you haven't checked out her blog yet, head over there for great posts from a socially anxious introvert. Rules: Link back to ‘Pick Me Up Playlist’ creator –… Continue reading Pick-Me-Up Playlist – World Mental Health Day
Blogger Recognition Award
Happy Thanksgiving to my fellow Canadians! Continuing on the theme of things to be grateful for, I have to thank Ruth at Melanin Talks for nominating me for The Blogger Recognition Award. If you haven't checked out her blog yet, head on over there for interesting posts from a 20-something Congolese student living in the… Continue reading Blogger Recognition Award
Walk a Myelin* My Shoes 