Paula E. KirmanLosstendingDuring March and April of 2021, I took part in “Soloss,” a community care network developed through a partnership between REACH Edmonton…Jul 8, 2021Jul 8, 2021
Paula E. KirmanMemorial MarchThis is my annual Valentine’s Day tradition, Gathering in a church, called to order by Drums and songs and smudge.Jun 24, 2021Jun 24, 2021
Paula E. KirmanA.M. in the ‘HoodEarly morning chirping of sparrows drowned out by the screams of magpies whileJun 23, 2021Jun 23, 2021
Paula E. KirmanFine DiningTogether, we went beyond our means. Che Guevara t-shirt, jeans, hoodie, fedora, backpack, met with judgmental stares from the lisping woman…Jun 22, 2021Jun 22, 2021
Paula E. KirmanCheap ReligionI bought a Bible in a dollar store, so how dare you question my faith.Jun 20, 2021Jun 20, 2021
Paula E. KirmanSweatersHe said sweaters suit me, these aged, ragged, knotty garments reflecting years of turmoil masked as maturity.Jun 19, 2021Jun 19, 2021
Paula E. KirmanKeepsakesI gave him a scarf, three silver dollars, a scrapbook, and an empty journal. He gave me chocolate, six roses, two orgasms; later, a heart…Jun 18, 2021Jun 18, 2021
Paula E. KirmanScarsFading evidence of errors and accidents pepper my skin, whileJun 17, 2021Jun 17, 2021
Paula E. KirmanDaf Yomimorning ritual: open the app, get to the page, stare at words in a language I never learnedJun 16, 2021Jun 16, 2021