It was with great excitement that Kimberley Arts Council staff and board members received the announcement by the BC Gaming Branch on December 20 that…
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There is always room for one more
Homegrown By Stephanie Stevens It is 7:34 a.m. December 22 as I write this. I can hear the clitter clatter of my husband making breakfast…
No one chooses; they simply are
Homegrown By Stephanie Stevens So, I had written a column in response to a statement you, Ian, made in your recent editorial regarding sexual preference…
The most abstract concept in existence
Homegrown By Stephanie Stevens “I just want to be normal.” “That’s not normal.” “Can’t you just be normal?” Normal. Possibly the most abstract concept in…
Step inward and recognize the fear
Homegrown By Stephanie Stevens Let me preface this by saying tackling this topic is like trying to herd ants back into an anthill. There are…
Adventures in Dog Sitting: Rest well Jake
Homegrown By Stephanie Stevens My sons’ dog Jake, a Jack Russell Terrier, is heading over the rainbow bridge today. I feel awful for my sons,…
Never met, but never forgotten
Homegrown By Stephanie Stevens Mother’s Day is coming up again. For most of us, it is a time for celebrating our moms, being thankful for…
The social spread of hatred
Homegrown By Stephanie Stevens It is a bit like Old Yeller out there. On Facebook I mean, and social media in general. It started out…
A tough time of year to take on this challenge
Homegrown By Stephanie Stevens Several years ago I found myself in a tough situation. My husband and I had split up, I had two small…
Thank you Ron and Elizabeth
Homegrown By Stephanie Stevens I recall it clearly, the way you recall all moments of abject terror. It was dark. My entire body was tense…