Kiryn’s Wellness Corner: Less is still moreThe Australian blog thisisyoga.com.au very nicely describes one of my favourite yoga philosophies about self-restraint: aparigraha. Broken down, you get “a” translating to the prefix “non-”, “pari” meaning “on all sides,” and “graha” meaning “to take, seize, or grab.” Therefore, altogether, it translates to acts of non-attachment, non-greed; not taking more than one needs, and […] Continue Reading |
Listen and Learn: Ska Fest celebrates 25 years with another successful eventThe 25th anniversary of the Victoria Ska and Reggae Festival took place from Wednesday, June 19 to Sunday, June 23, with the main stage at Ship Point. The lineup consisted of a mix of over 40 local, Canadian, and international bands. It’s exhausting going to shows from 4 pm to 10 pm followed by evening […] Continue Reading |
Lydia’s Film Critique: Happy TogetherIn ancient myth, the Iguazú Falls were formed by the enraged Serpent God, slicing two lovers apart. Millions of litres of thick river rushed with brute force down a staircase of greenery and thrust toward a billow of mist to create a barrier for all eternity between the two. In Wong Kar-wai’s Happy Together, the […] Continue Reading |
Not the Last Word: Post-pandemic changesIn the last five years, the world has gone through significant changes. The situation between Israel and Palestine, the war between Russia and Ukraine, and, of course, the pandemic. When COVID-19 first reared its ugly head, not too many people believed that it would become the terrifying tragedy that it did. A worldwide plague in […] Continue Reading |
Kiryn’s Wellness Corner: Keeping hydratedBecause we’re moving into the warmer months, this is a great time to talk about water. Most of us don’t think of water as a nutrient, never mind a vitally essential nutrient. A quick internet search will tell you that water is an inorganic compound comprised of two molecules of hydrogen and one molecule of […] Continue Reading |
Not the Last Word: Help on PandoraOn Thursday, May 16, Pandora Avenue was buzzing with emotion. The encampments were being torn down and people’s belongings were being thrown into dumpsters. Since I work at one of Victoria’s safe-consumption sites, I was there to witness it all. However, it was nothing new to me. In fact, every time I arrive at work […] Continue Reading |
Lydia’s Film Critique: IkiruI was fortunate to see Akira Kurosawa’s Ikiru on the big screen. In a dark theatre there are no distractions, no pauses, nor is there any sense of time. The isolation of a blackened room forces even the least sentimental to reflect. With my beloved, I reminisced in silence on our trip back home via […] Continue Reading |
Listen and Learn: Dayglo Abortions member looks back on controversy at CamosunReminding everyone that they’re still alive, local punks Dayglo Abortions kicked off their cross-Canada Not Dead Yet tour on Friday, May 17 at Phoenix Bar & Grill. The Dayglos (“A Canadian punk band that uses satire and sarcasm as a weapon,” according to their Facebook page; “Insolence vs. intolerance since 1980.”) have a reputation for […] Continue Reading |
June HoroscopeAries (March 21 – April 19) During the first half of the month, you’re more likely to think before you speak—especially with siblings and neighbours—as the Gemini new moon sextiles your third house. Into the middle and end of the month, you may feel the urge to beautify your home with the influence of Venus […] Continue Reading |
Not the Last Word: Connecting by disconnectingI recently listened to a CBC program about our right to disconnect. Because of all the exciting technology available today, people are feeling more and more pressure to be plugged in to something all the time, whether it be scrolling through our phones, laptops, or Fitbits or giving commands to our houses and cars. There […] Continue Reading |
