Posts by Editorials

A ritual of sorts

By Katrina Pyne, Editor-in-Chief • March 25, 2013

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The moments of clarity in a world of chaos

Salt stains in February

By Katrina Pyne, Editor-in-Chief • February 22, 2013

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The break is nigh

The woes of indecisiveness

By Katrina Pyne, Editor-in-Chief • February 15, 2013

Indecisive or invested-- which camp are you? (Photo by Dave Hoefler via flickr)

…And the indeterminate future

End of the world?

By Katrina Pyne, Editor-in-Chief • January 11, 2013

Chichen Hza, Mexico. Taken March 20, 2011. (Photo by Nicolas Karim via Flickr.)

 
December is a month for overreactions. Gifts in the form of awkward turtlenecks, hard candies and the latest technical solutions to organizational problems you …

I’ll be [here] for Christmas…

By Katrina Pyne, Editor-in-Chief • November 23, 2012

Decorating our Christmas tree last year with some broken ornaments we found in a box on a curb.

 
Well, the Parade of Lights has come and passed, which can only mean one thing—bring on the holiday festivities.
We may still have bits of …

Mistaken identity

By Katrina Pyne, Editor-in-Chief • November 16, 2012

Treat the red pen on your last paper as a friendly reminder that you are human

 
“The prolixity of your verbiage is quaint but inadequate.” The words were scrawled in red pen at the top of the page on my …

From ironic to iconic

By Katrina Pyne, Editor-in-Chief • November 2, 2012

Steve Urkel coined the Urkel Dance on ABC’s Family Matters.

 
The genius of the ensemble is perfect, if not intentional.
Thick-rimmed old-style glasses, plaid shirt with neatly pressed folded collar, letterman cardigan, high-waisted jeans, classic …

Why it’s cool to be a poser

By Katrina Pyne, Editor-in-Chief • October 11, 2012

What’s a surfing trip without an equally long photo shoot? (Photo supplied)

Halifax is an incredible city for us posers. There are endless opportunities to talk the talk, dress the part and just feel cool doing …

Turkeys and chickadees

By Katrina Pyne, Editor-in-Chief • October 5, 2012

What's your paralyzing fear? (Image via Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds)

As Thanksgiving approaches and turkeys everywhere tiptoe nervously through the brush, I can’t help but think about fears.
To be clear, it’s not the thought …

The talking cupboard

By Katrina Pyne, Editor-in-Chief • September 14, 2012

They say you are what you eat. My, isn’t that a scary thought. What does your food say about your lifestyle, priorities, discipline, taste …