Author Archives: Christopher

The Beginning of “The Lonely”.. a Roy Orbison tribute band

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I sat down with Mike Demers, the leader of The Lonely in 2018… to talk about his work with the band. The segments we recorded have not been released till now. Mike passed on in 2021.

Going on the road at 9 yrs of age after her mother passed

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What lead up to her independent life on the road? Family dynamics certainly contributed to it. After her mother’s passing she was offered the opportunity to attend a private school in St Louis which she loved… To see more of

Helping a student find her voice in a university class

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An indigenous ‘trickster’ in a university lit class

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Opening New Doors in Theatre

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How a road trip to Whistler opened the doors to new conversations and decisions. A key was overcoming fearful claims by an agent when she made decisions based on her values. More stories.. overcoming loss, finding freedom, opportunities without auditions

Fostering Community while Riding the bus

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Fostering Community on the Bus Taking the opportunity to let newcomers know how to ride the bus…

A first healing on a field trip

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Her class was going on a field trip from Victoria to Saltspring Island. She became ill on the ride. One of the nuns felt her forehead and said ‘you have a fever’. Mary found some magazines on the boat and

Living the dream, defining success

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Sarah has pursued many different careers … Here she shares how she manages the ups and downs in her pursuits.

Support for a brother in grief half way around the world

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A single story

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A writer reminisces on her intention of recording some of her father’s stories. In the end this is the only one they got around to.