“Our societies, with their high expectations of women, need to realize that each person has the right to be beautiful by their own standards.” ~ Anu, 24, Nigeria @voicesofyouth

CreativeMornings Vancouver! Every day should commence with a cup of piping hot java, rainbow sprinkled cupcakes, and an inspirational soul sharing his/her journey. Thank you Mr. Brown for providing us a glimpse into the lives and circumstances of children living in the Middle East. And Mark Busse! Fantastic job moderating the session! You are a delight!

Learn more about Playground Builders and how you can contribute to a child’s right to play! For opportunities to volunteer and current events, follow Playground Builders via Facebook. 

I am sleeping
in my sleeping bag
zipped up to my face.
I am sleeping
in my sleeping bag.
You cannot see a trace
of me sleeping
in my sleeping bag
in woolen underwear.
I am sleeping
in my sleeping bag
Do not tell the bear.
By Amy Ludwig VanDerwater

Comedian Amy Schumer’s response to the question “What’s the best book you’ve ever received as a gift?”
“The Professional,” by W. C. Heinz. It profiles a boxer before a match in the 1950s. I reread it before taping a stand-up special. Preparing to perform comedy in front of hundreds (or thousands) of people and telling jokes that may or may not make them laugh is just as terrifying as getting hit in the face while boxing. I boxed for a while a couple years back, and the fear of getting punched was a big hurdle I had to get over. But you know what helped? Getting punched. Just one time was enough to learn that the fear of pain is worse than the pain itself.
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LIVE FEARLESS!

Word! 🙂

We are a pair! Thank you for this! Made me smile. #duckdive #doubletrouble

They’re all here.
You’re not alone,
you’re never alone.
Not here you’re not.

A virtual scalpel! Impressive technology! More on UBC’s new anatomy visualization table here.