Christmas is lurking just beyond my emotional horizon. It’s an ambiguous day for me. Sometimes I’m in a festive spirit and look forward to the eggnog, but other years crass commercialization overwhelms my sensibilities, and I’m not so merry. Christmas is ideally a festive, family-oriented season. However, this year the holiday brings with it mixed… Read more »
?Let there be peace on earth,? country crooner Vince Gill sings, ?and let it begin with me!? It’s a song from my childhood, lyrics that come back to me every time I hear the phrase ?peace on earth.? This Christmas season, I’m finding myself humming it much more frequently than ?Jingle Bells,? ?We Three Kings,?… Read more »
AUSU congratulates new party leaders! AU students are spread all over Canada and the world, but AU’s funding comes from the Government of Alberta, so It’s important for us, as AU students, to remain aware of political issues in Alberta. Alberta’s political parties have recently undergone some transitions, as both the Progressive Conservative and Liberal… Read more »
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Here’s the situation in a nutshell. Roy is away working until Christmas. Because we are having our children over Christmas Eve, all the preparation falls on me. Here’s what you should know: our house is small, I’m working two days a week, and I only cook and clean because someone has to. I’m not one… Read more »
If you love words, You’re probably revelling in the current climate of e-books, audiobooks, and more blogs than even Matilda Wormwood could devour. One of the driving forces behind this word resurgence has been generosity—an open-source, communal attitude That’s given readers access to more content than ever before. So as we approach the traditional season… Read more »
Film: Bal (Honey) (Kaplan Films 2010) Director: Semih Kaplanohlu Cast: Bora Altas, Erdal Besikçioglu,Tülin Özen ?All men are by nature equal, made all of the same earth by one Workman; and however we deceive ourselves, as dear unto God is the poor peasant as the mighty prince.? Plato There’s a Beekeeper Up in That Tree… Read more »
Christmas cookies. Fruitcake. Eggnog. Festive cocktails. Filling dinners with family and friends. For many of us, the Christmas season can take a toll on our digestive system (harming us in both the short and longer term). The holiday aftermath doesn’t need to be about discomfort, though. In this article, we’ll look at some easy, practical… Read more »
Album: 3 Ma (Sterns Music 2008) Musicians: Rajery (valiha), Ballaké Sissoko (kora), and Driss El Maloumi (oud) ?Beauty: the adjustment of all parts proportionately so that one cannot add or subtract or change without impairing the harmony of the whole.? Leon Battista Alberti Madagascar, Mali, Morocco The whole thing was Rajery’s idea. At home in… Read more »
It’s hard to believe that the year is drawing to a close. As our final issue of 2011 goes live, we’d like to express our gratitude to our extended Voice family: the wonderful writers, contributors, and readers who make doing what we do worthwhile. The Voice Magazine will be on break for the holidays as… Read more »
Holiday blues got you saying, ?Bah humbug?? Sometimes the commercialism, the crowds, and the stress of family expectations can put us in a less than festive mood. To get back in the spirit of the season, seek out heartwarming reminders of the good humanity is capable of doing. Get out the Kleenex, and start clicking!… Read more »
At Home: Dreaming of a White Christmas In the classic Christmas film, Bing Crosby’s ?dreaming of a white Christmas.? Regardless of whether the movie created the expectation, countless revellers now wish for a white blanket of snow to get them in a seasonal mood. What are the chances that your region will have snow in… Read more »
We love to hear from you! Send your questions and comments to voice@voicemagazine.org, and please indicate if we may publish your letter. Re: ?Sound Off: AU’s Coat of Arms and Crest? by Maxie van Roye, v19 i42 (2011-11-04) Although I concur that the coat of arms incorporates a lot of localized symbols into the design,… Read more »