Steve Bell takes us on a marvelous journey through the Christian calendar in his new book series Pilgrim Year, inviting readers to discover the Great Story anew. Continue reading
William Wordsworth’s wonderful ode to the city of London – with the charming back story of how the poem came to be written. Continue reading
Social scientist and best-selling author Brené Brown helps us regain our footing in the aftermath of a fall. Her book’s detailed research, fresh perspective, humour, and concrete strategies lead us to deeper meaning and hope. Continue reading
A powerful poem about the making of a self – “born in Babylon” with no memory of a homeland, shaped by adversity, and whose very survival is a triumph to be celebrated. Continue reading
A lovingly written, evocative poem about old movie houses, popcorn and childhood memories of bygone days…when smoking was allowed in the theatre. Continue reading
Emily Dickenson was eccentric, reclusive and virtually unknown in her lifetime. But her strong literary voice and brilliance of style have established her as one of the most widely read poets in the English language – and as a unique, haunting character in American history. This poem, one of her best known, is a great example of her poignant, illuminating verse. Continue reading
A wry and insightful poem by one of Scotland’s most clever poets, that takes an astute look at the differences between cats and dogs. Continue reading
Written in 1904 by a high school principal, this prayer/poem was adopted by women’s organizations around the world as their creed…and it continues to resonate today with its timely, astute advice for us all.
Richard Allen Taylor’s captivating poem reawakens our primal fascination with the miracle of flight, which as jaded air travellers we so often take for granted. Continue reading
A poem rich in hope, by the beloved poet Naomi Shihab Nye, which beautifully illustrates how helping a stranger can set off ripples of compassion, connection and joy. Continue reading
