If we want society to be better than we are the ones who have to make it that way and I am sick and tired of having to defend the worth of humanity and compassion to my family on a holiday that is supposedly all about giving thanks. With the long weekend and Thanksgiving fast…
Stomp and Stamp
Lethbridge Arts Days wrapped to a close this past weekend with the Stomp and Stamp Art Walk. The walk is a chance for the people of Lethbridge and the surrounding area to get out and see some of the local art being produced and check it out in local venues. This year marked the 15th…
Unapologetically Paige: My brain is sometimes made of poison.
You all know that old saying you’re your own worst enemy well for those of us who live with depression and anxiety this holds even more true. I spent a majority of my teen years not bothering to plan for the future because I always sort of expected that I would be dead by 25.…
Swordplay at the Garden
A place of beauty and tranquility embraced the way of the sword this past weekend at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden. Demonstrating the traditional Japanese martial art of Iaido requires focus and control as in Iaido there is no foe. Dave Rathnow, laido demonstrator, has been to the garden for a few years to demonstrate and…
Unapologetically Paige: Tennis Officials Talk a Big Game while Penalizing Female Athletes
Serena Williams has been in the news a lot as of late, from her now banned catsuit which she wore at the French Open to her tirade against umpire Carlos Ramos in which she called him “a thief”. It is the reaction of officials of the sport have me wondering if sexism isn’t in fact…
Cat Day Claw Trimming
Educating owners on the best way to take care of their aging animals was one of the many activities as part of the third annual Cat Day. Cat Day offered various opportunities for claw trimming, microchipping and even had cats available for adoption from local rescue Last Chance Cat Ranch. Local veterinarian Dr. Kate Lupton…
