Globe and Mail Facts & Arguments Essay

by Charmian Christie on November 12, 2008

In a blatant act of self-promotion, I’m sending you to read my essay in the Globe and Mail in lieu of blogging.

It’s not funny. It’s not about food. It’s 850 words about raking leaves.

And I’m still sorry.

{ 6 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Cheryl November 12, 2008 at 10:53 AM: I have chills. What a powerful experience, Charmian. Your essay reads like an allegory even though it obviously happened in real life. Thank you for giving us something truly thought-provoking to reflect on this morning.

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2 Janine Adams November 12, 2008 at 1:16 PM: Charmian, you’ve written such a beautiful essay. I was really touched and I know I’ll be reflecting on it further in the coming days. All the fallen leaves around here will remind me!

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3 Alison Wellner November 12, 2008 at 2:54 PM: Fabulous essay, Charmian!

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4 Christie's Corner November 12, 2008 at 9:35 PM: Thanks for the kind words everyone.

And yes Cheryl, it happened in real life.

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5 Anonymous November 12, 2008 at 10:35 PM: Dear Charmian,
Your gift for taking abstract black and white symbols and transforming them into a poignant story never ceases to amaze me. It is good that we can be reminded how much to take for granted, in so many ways, in such a eloquent way.
Love,
Robin

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6 C. Erickson November 17, 2008 at 2:19 PM: This was great. And I’m sorry I forgot to come back here and comment right away. I guess I was still in “thoughtful” mode after reading it.

Hmm. I could say so much more. I guess that’s the mark of a good essay!

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