Category Archives: 52 Sundays

Sunday #53: December 30, 2012 – The End

Posted on December 30, 2012 by andersoninedmonton

When I decided to do 52 Sundays as my “bloject” for 2012, I admit I didn’t actually count the Sundays this year. I assumed 52 weeks in a year would equal 52 Sundays. Perhaps because this year is a leap … Continue reading →

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Sunday #52: December 23, 2012 – December Gifts

Posted on December 23, 2012 by andersoninedmonton

The weeks before Christmas are always busy. Last minute preparations and shopping take up energy and time. In December, people tend to get obsessed with gifts: who to buy gifts for, what to buy, how much to spend. We focus … Continue reading →

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Sunday #51: December 16, 2012 – I’m Dreaming of a Green Christmas

Posted on December 16, 2012 by andersoninedmonton

Today I took a pre-Christmas road trip to visit a friend about an hour away. In the car on the way, bundled in my winter coat, scarf and gloves, I looked out over the land covered in snow and the … Continue reading →

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Sunday #50: December 9, 2012 – Scary Versus Exciting

Posted on December 9, 2012 by andersoninedmonton

This past Tuesday, I completed my last coursework assignment in my Professional Writing program (PROW) at MacEwan University (a book of poetry). In January, I will be doing my workplace learning placements in the field as the last requirements before … Continue reading →

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Sunday #49: December 2, 2012 – Haiku, My New Poetic Passion

Posted on December 2, 2012 by andersoninedmonton

This semester at MacEwan University in the Professional Writing program (PROW) will be my last semester in classes. Starting in January, I will be doing my workplace learning placements in the field as the last requirements before I graduate. The … Continue reading →

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Sunday #48: November 25, 2012 – Do What You Fear

Posted on November 25, 2012 by andersoninedmonton

Yesterday, I did something I am proud of. It was a small thing by some people’s standards, but by my standards, it was a small victory. Yesterday afternoon, I held my breath (almost literally) and then I did something I … Continue reading →

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Sunday #47: November 18, 2012 – A Painful Lack of Care

Posted on November 18, 2012 by andersoninedmonton

Yesterday, I read an article that broke my heart. The article was about the struggle 18-year-old Dominic Boivin from Calgary had with excruciating chronic pain, one that ended when he took his own life this past June. Before he resorted … Continue reading →

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Sunday #46: November 11, 2012 – With Gratitude to Canada’s Military

Posted on November 11, 2012 by andersoninedmonton

I give my deepest respect and gratitude today to these people who have sacrificed for our freedom: All those who went to war and never came back All those who went to war and came back physically scarred All those … Continue reading →

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Sunday #45: November 4, 2012 – Wildlife Movie Blues

Posted on November 4, 2012 by andersoninedmonton

Ever since I was a child, I have always loved wildlife shows. I could sit and watch Animal Planet for hours (I still can and sometimes do). I have always enjoyed learning about and watching the animals with their grace … Continue reading →

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Sunday #44: October 28, 2012 – Late October Misery

Posted on October 28, 2012 by andersoninedmonton

Edmonton weather has long been my nemesis. If I could have a superpower, I would want it to be the ability to control the weather. I could convincingly argue that it was one of the reasons I moved away for … Continue reading →

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