Skye – Page 4 – My Phoenix Rising

So, I Guess We’ll Catch Up

I was chatting with my Godmother the other day and she mentioned she ran into my younger brother at a neighbour’s funeral. They ended up chatting about me and he expressed interest in connecting with me. I don’t remember him being cruel growing up so I thought what the harm, and I reached out viaContinue reading “So, I Guess We’ll Catch Up”

Did Someone Say “Botox”?

Yup! That’s right I got Botox!But not where you would think. Not only is it used in the beauty industry, it’s also used to treat urge incontinence. I went for treatment a couple of weeks ago. They inject Botox directly into the bladder with the aid of a tiny camera. What it does is essentiallyContinue reading “Did Someone Say “Botox”?”

Check My Privilege? WTF?

“What the fuck does that even mean? Check my privilege? Pffft! I’m not privileged! I work hard for everything I have.” This is often the response from those who are privileged and without an understanding of what it actually means. Oxford languages dictionary defines privilege as a special right, advantage or immunity granted or availableContinue reading “Check My Privilege? WTF?”

I Have Questions

The circulation of a video depicting one homeless person attacking another with a baseball bat at an encampment has understandably caused fear and anger among many local residents, especially in light of the nearby Pallet shelters for the homeless. It’s clear that this video has elicited strong emotions in many, including myself, though maybe notContinue reading “I Have Questions”

The NIMBYs And The Homeless

Homelessness has long been in a state of crisis in NS. There are homeless encampments sprinkling the landscape throughout our cities with no end in sight. In response to this crisis NS has purchased and erected Pallet shelters (glorified sheds, if you ask me) at the same location as one of Halifax Regional Municipality’s existingContinue reading “The NIMBYs And The Homeless”

…And Now For More Waiting…

All the teeth that needed to come out are gone and I only have five teeth left on the bottom. Now, it’s waiting until the end of March to take the first step towards my new teeth by making an impression of my gums. I hate the way I look and sound and the waiting/healingContinue reading “…And Now For More Waiting…”