A couple of months ago, Ken Heyman, an 83 year-old photographer, received a call from his former agent, Woodfin Camp. Camp informed Heyman that he had old photographs in… Read more “Motherhood forgotten”
Category: story
What I’m reading — The Fault in Our Stars
I recently finished The Fault in Our Stars by John Green. The book was OK at best. The writing was a little immature for my liking and… Read more “What I’m reading — The Fault in Our Stars”
Lyrics write my world
Lyrics mean everything to me. It’s my poetry, and the soundtrack for 75% of my day. When I was little, my parents controlled the car radio. No… Read more “Lyrics write my world”
Blue is the warmest color
Have you seen Blue is the Warmest Colour yet? I saw it last month with a friend and I was blown away by the delicate depth of… Read more “Blue is the warmest color”
The Adventures of Guille and Belinda
My entire childhood was documented on video by my aunt. Captured soundlessly on a vintage camcorder are those first years where I’m wobbling around on shaky legs… Read more “The Adventures of Guille and Belinda”
What I’m reading – The Wind-up Bird Chronicle
I read a lot. My books are riddled with notes and my favourite lines can be found underlined with pencil. I recently got a Kobo and have… Read more “What I’m reading – The Wind-up Bird Chronicle”
An interview with Alice Munro
The Paris Review is one of my favourite literary sites — they have a fabulous section of interviews with famous writers and if you haven’t yet checked… Read more “An interview with Alice Munro”
The best missed connection you’ll ever read.
I am a big fan of missed connection ads! I just love reading about the lives of odd people and there is plenty of it on Craigslist!… Read more “The best missed connection you’ll ever read.”
An open invitation to all storytellers — tell me something great!
A Solo Affair wants to share your stories! Nothing beats a really good story, eh? Do you have a uniquely authentic story that you’d be interested in… Read more “An open invitation to all storytellers — tell me something great!”
You’ll never be this young again
“Sometimes you’re 23 and standing in the kitchen of your house making breakfast and brewing coffee and listening to music that for some reason is really getting… Read more “You’ll never be this young again”