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“Springtime is coming, happiness is here,” is a loose translation of a framed message we received as a gift when we had a student staying...

Noise Hemmed in by a semi and a pick-up truck Flags waving, horns blaring Hanging out their windows I felt momentarily squeezed in by both sides Where are my exits? How many more lights? I tell myself My son, who is sitting in the back, is safe; I am safe, Keep looking ahead, don’t look to your side windows, You are on Eighth Street, in Saskatoon, you are ok. I cannot imagine The weeks of blaring, the constant noise Intrusive, loud, demanding MY RIGHTS, MY FREEDOMS! Is this w

Last year in 2021, 215 little ones were found not far beneath the ground by the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation. Ground penetrating radar revealed remains of these children who never made it home from residential school. It was the beginning of an uncovering and deep soul-searching. It wasn't really the beginning. Before this there was knowledge...it is not new. But the undeniable culpability, that became glaring and evident. This injustice that continues to affect our

In the Bible there is a book called Lamentions. The author was crying out for God's justice, acknowledging and weeping for what was wrong in the world. Here is my lament from last year. I probably have some new lamentations this year... A lament: Oh Canada! There are fires burning, A heat dome covers and stretches over parts of you Lives lost in the blistering heat Praying for relief, rains, water Oh Canada! Other fires have been lit in the pain where we sit A dome of shame c

I had a blog a while ago...back when I was newly married and then when my babies were being born. I stopped after my third baby. I think...

Thank you Regina Leader-Post and Saskatoon Star-Phoenix for publishing the "Read my Book" article about Miss G and Me. Here is the...

Thank you to all those who joined me at McNally Robinson, in person and online April 13th. I read from Miss G and Me, answered...

I was interviewed by Greg Nikkel editor with The Weyburn Review. Excited that the book it taken the path my mom took. Thanks so much for...

For those of you who like e-books or can't wait for Miss G and Me to be shipped, or want a digital copy as well as a tangible one...Miss...

I have so many women who have lifted me up and supported me; the first one to do this in my life was and is my mom. She inspires me to...

I so enjoyed my time being part of a panel of writers for Forging Futures: A Black History Month and Black Futures Month Reading put on...

I had a great time speaking with Brandi Boxall at the end of February. Here is my interview on Global Regina that aired last week....

Just finished an interview with Jeff Rogstad at CTV Saskatoon News at Noon. Had a great time. It aired at noon today CST. Here is the...

Thank you so much to my readers. I love hearing back from you. So...What are readers saying about Miss G and Me? “I just finished reading...

I am so excited for the official book launch for Miss G and Me! Come for the conversation, a reading, Q & A time and the chance to win...

As a teacher I am always looking for books that fit with what I am teaching. Miss G and Me does fit with Saskatchewan curriculum outcomes....

I enjoyed being interviewed by Chantal Wagner on Global this morning! Thanks for the great opportunity to share about my book! Click to...

I so enjoyed my conversation with Shauna Powers. She was disarming and lovely to talk to. She was such a pro at putting me at ease. After...

Miss G is in stores near you...or online! Saskatoon Indigo/Coles McNally Robinson University of Saskatchewan Bookstore Handmade...

Yay! Some of my dreams for Miss G and Me are being...made possible through Creative Saskatchewan’s Book Publishing Production Grant...