When you think of Kate Winslet, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? Is it her flowing hair? Her gorgeous face? Or perhaps her enduringly classic roles in Titanic or Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind? Whatever comes to mind for you, surely it’s not her weight. And yet, in case you
Month: April 2021
It’s a big step in the fight to preserve Indigenous languages for generations to come. The University of British Columbia Okanagan campus, the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology and the En’owkin Centre have come together to bring the first bachelor’s degree in Indigenous language fluency to life. “The N.V.I.T. centre and UBC have worked very
Do me a favor. In your mind, picture your most grace-filled friend: the one who consoles you when you’ve blown all your new year’s resolutions, normalizes your struggles, and reminds you that your worth is not defined by your accomplishments. Oh, hiiiiii! *waves frantically* It’s me! I have all the grace, for myself and everybody else. I don’t need
“Peace. It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. It means to be in the midst of these things and still be calm in your heart.” ~Unknown I began the morning with a meditation. After taking my dog out and brewing the coffee, I sat
It’s hard to know what to expect when you’re expecting. Psychology Today highlighted that while many people are willing to offer parenting advice, regrets surrounding how you raise your children are still considered taboo. According to a study conducted by professors Julia Moore and Jenna Abetz from the University of Utah and the College of
When Camille Proctor’s son Ari was one, she noticed he was having trouble processing his surroundings. Like any concerned parent, she took him to his pediatrician. The Detroit native says health-care professionals quickly dismissed the possibility of her son having autism. After going to several health-care professionals, Ari was officially diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder
The quarter life crisis can take you all kinds of places: to the bar, to your ex’s bed, halfway around the world, or to a cult. No judgement. My quarter life crisis took me on a solo trip to Calgary, where all the girls had tattoos and all the guys looked like they played acoustic
Anna Faris and Chris Pratt were one of the most charming, beloved couples in Hollywood for a while. With Chris Pratt’s breakout with Guardians of the Galaxy and Anna’s subsequent comeback through a starring role on Mom, they were on their way to becoming one powerful pair. They spawned their own set of fans who
The generational parallels between Royal Family members have been a topic of discussion for many, and naturally so, since the similarities can be striking. When comparing siblings, Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret were very much like Princes Harry and William by the support they provided one another, says royal biographer Andrew Morton. Morton recently joined
For everyone who is too hard on themselves and struggles to move on from something that has caused them immense pain and hurt, this is for you. Forgive yourself for caring so much for souls who were not ready to meet you where you so badly wanted them to be. You had to learn that