Israel: An Unholy State

Israel: An Unholy State

Palestinians are beautiful people. They are tougher than nails, and hardier than weeds. They symbolize resilience in its truest form. They were kind enough to open their hearts and land to desperate, persecuted Jews looking for a sanctuary, lived in harmony...
Noise Pollution

Noise Pollution

A loud shower of rain disturbs Ameer’s concentration, causing his finger to twitch. The carefully balanced screw Ameer is about to insert in the rear wheel of the model Lamborghini he’s constructing slips from the tweezers, rolls around a few times before falling over...
The Bad Day Book Volume 1 Review

The Bad Day Book Volume 1 Review

The Bad Day Book: Volume 1 This is a book everyone needs, as all of us have bad days. The stories in this anthology are all guaranteed to bring a smile to your face and brighten your day, while some of them will have you laughing out loud. What is unique and endearing...
Faster

Faster

Rochelle had scheduled a quiz for her Grade 9 students for Period 3 on Monday morning. She knew the girls would rant and rile about it, as most of them attended school simply because they were forced to. “I tell you, I don’t even know why I bother,” Rochelle had...
Writing Poetry…

Writing Poetry…

Why do we write poetry? Are there particular rules or structures to follow when we write a poem? I feel we write poetry as an artistic expression of our emotions about a particular event, theme, person, or time. Poetry allows us to unburden our souls or find comfort...