Snow Memories
As a Manitoba Mennonite, snow factored hugely into my childhood. Manitoba is very cold, dark, and snowy for much of the year. And, I was […]
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Chasing the “Somewhere”
Last night, I spoke about Mennotoba in front of an audience. I was terrified. I’m an awkward speaker. I forget what I want to say, all […]
Why Tell Your Story?
History belongs to those who tell it. I forget who first uttered those words, but they’re super-true. This is why you must tell your story. […]
What’s a Mennonite Reserve?
I once stumbled across someone on Facebook who had shared a Mennotoba post which mentioned Hanover had once been called “East Reserve”. This person shared […]
Take Pictures
I’ve talked about the problem of what to do with pictures our loved ones have left behind; the pictures we inherit. It’s a nuanced issue […]