Category Archives: devastation

How can we blame others for plastic when we’re also the problem?

Posted on August 15, 2021 by Curated Curiosity

Welcome to the plastocalypse, where plastic has literally invaded every segment of our world. It’s not only packaged on our food, it’s our phones, our cars, our clothes, and it’s even getting into the food we eat. Plastic pollution is a serious problem. Continue reading →

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Lady and the Tramp Syndrome

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Curated Curiosity

Even though to most I appear to be of good breeding, it has never bothered me until recently what the background of my partner was. I saw the good in everyone, and most of the time it seemed the ones … Continue reading →

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Musical Chairs of Death

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Curated Curiosity

The older I get, the one thing I learned as a child is constantly playing through my head…  “There’s only one guarantee in this life, and that is death.” Sometimes I feel like we’re all playing a giant game of … Continue reading →

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FOREVER R.E.D

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Curated Curiosity

A dark cloud of sadness resides over the fashion community of Calgary today, as we say goodbye to one of our own. The incomparably talented Ruby Ellen Johnson, age 51, designer and owner of Ruby Ellen Designs passed away this … Continue reading →

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Broken

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Curated Curiosity

There comes a time at the end of every arduous battle, that one must say “enough is enough” and call it quits. I reached that point last night. Some of you may remember my boyfriend cheated on me, for the … Continue reading →

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The Broken Doll

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Curated Curiosity

Broken doll on the wall Sits up so high Everyone thinks she’s happy But they don’t know why Why her porcelain skin is cracked And her smile no longer straight You can glue her back together But you can’t change … Continue reading →

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Ghosts of Christmas Past

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Curated Curiosity

I remember more than ever, today, when Christmas was a different way. 2001 was the last clarke Christmas I remember us all together. And it will never be the same. This year our family took a huge hit… We lost … Continue reading →

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Nightmares

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Curated Curiosity

At almost 30yrs old I still am plagued by nightmares. I know what you think, it’s just a dream. But you don’t see what I see. Sometimes I’m terrified to sleep, sometimes I just beg to sleep ’cause I’m so … Continue reading →

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Flawed Design

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Curated Curiosity

God had a wicked sense of humour when he breathed life into my soul. He gave me every gift a girl could dream of… And one curse. Allow I may appear pretty, talented, and as many have told me in … Continue reading →

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Lost Love

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Curated Curiosity

So you lost the love of your life? It happens to the best of us. The perfect storm turned into a tsunami. The love went too fast and instead of heating the fires at night it incinerated everything in sight. … Continue reading →

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