By reason of wind
John is from Turnor Lake in Saskatchewan. I ask what nation, he says Birch Narrows Dene. I say I’m originally from Saskatchewan too, and he asks where, an...
Tag: Homelessness
It’s hot! For people without a roof, it’s dangerous.
It’s hot! And If you find yourself in an urban area—like those who are homeless—where atmospheric conditions can be stagnant and the air quality poor, whe...
Homeless man helps out Calgary flood victims
Les Wisniewski is a homeless man, staying at Calgary’s Mustard Seed. During the day, partnered with a friend, he’s been helping out homeowners in areas of Calga...
There is a practice I fail at
There is a practice I have long failed at. That is the downtown meditative walk. The nature walk is hard. The inner-city contemplative walk, is close to impossi...