As a woman in her thirties who has no intentions of ever having kids, I was very excited when I heard about this book. Actually, I was over-the-moon thrilled. Finally I no longer had to mumble with head down when asked that wonderfully awkward and personal question: “So, when are you guys going to have a baby?”

Most of us have heard the phrase “wining the hearts and minds” many times over.  It is a phrase vital to the mission in Afghanistan; It is easier said than done. This has been repeatedly shown to the United Nations with regards to Haiti. We all know how hard it is to overcome hurts and [...]

A few months’ ago, I talked to you about reducing the chemicals we use in our household cleaning products. I hope I made some of you think about what goes from these bottles on to our surfaces, and ultimately into our bodies and the air. Let’s keep on this train, but extend it to the [...]

Name: Rebecca Shorten

Usually found: When I’m not at school learning how to be a Social Studies teacher, I’m either at home in my office/studio in Burnaby, British Columbia.

Hometown: I was born and raised in Burnaby.

Age: 32
Occupation: Student, soon-to-be teacher and part-time potter. My occupation is a work-in-progress, really.

Tell us about your craft/art: I am [...]