northern ontario
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It was a Wednesday morning at the Little Brew Cafe in Massey. My area doesn’t have much in the way of spaces like this, and I cherish every visit I have there. The owners somehow feel like old friends despite our caffeine-based relationship and the space itself embodies a small town charm that transcends eras.…
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My name is Jess and I publish poetry as J.L. Fizzell – a pen name I picked out when I was nine or so to honour female writers like L.M. Montgomery during eras where women were barred or discouraged from writing or forced to conceal their gender by using their initials. My poetry is inspired…
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Words. Thought. Language. I often wonder where we would be without these things. Even with a decent vocabulary it’s hard to find ways to express yourself properly sometimes, or describe something perfectly. I love words. They are a part of almost every moment of our day – from the audible curse at your alarm clock…
J.L. Fizzell 