It's interesting that many people see Canadian Lit as being preoccupied with the themes of survival and the need to seek shelter. I suppose it's a consequence of living in a country that has four seasons,

Yes, survivors have depth and resilience others lack, especially those who jest at scars but themselves, never felt a wound.

Thanks, Arthur, especially for spotting the mistake near the end - I try never to mar the beginnings and endings - they're so important - my wife noticed I've been dropping periods off the ends of sentences.

Thank You, Soyuna :)

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...a better quote for you from Hamlet 4.1 . Sure he that made us with such large discourse Looking before and after, gave us not That capability and godlike reason To fust in us unus'd Tennyson too, from

See my comment on your earlier post, Creatr, to find out why I'm hesitating to vote on this one. My vote seems to decrease your payout...annoying! Guess we all go through those dark nights of the soul

Well, good thing you told me you're posting so I could add my penny, lol. I'm sorry, my friend - I got out of the habit of checking for your posts - BTW, my one cent vote actually decreased your reward

Thanks. @slowwalker. Yes, I need to spend more time on Steemit curating good posts like yours, my friend - I always get immersed in the writing life but I do appreciate your posts. You always take me places.

Thanks,Jana - your image of me is what I'd like to be :)

Still praying that you prosper and I'm sure your readers are missing you too

Well, I hope to see your posts soon - they've made some changes and things are better :)

Yes, what's in a name, @slowwalker? In the west it seems people have forgotten the meaning of names preferring to call children something that sounds pleasant or unique or has a different spelling. But

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Re: Hey Jude - saw McCartney on Stephen Colbert's late show - a Korean boy band was on too - Colbert asked them what was their favourite Beatles song and they all broke into the hook - Na Na Na Na, Na

Thank you!

Every once in a while, maybe once in a lifetime, you meet someone with forever in their eyes - that's your compass, a weathervane through storms - your constant North Star. I would say I was fortunate

Thanks, Creatr - When are you coming back, my friend? I miss you :)

Hi Creatr! Thanks, my friend - Hope everything's good with you and yours and that you're gainfully employed, lol.

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