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Ruth Chisholm

Ruth Chisholm

Random with a bit of heliconias

Feeling very happy right now. And very grateful. The puppy is at my feet. Asleep. It’s raining. Tropical Storm Elsa is doing her thing. I’d…

Jul 4, 2021

Jul 4, 2021

Ruth Chisholm

The Monster in your Bed

Beware of the monster in your bed.

Feb 14, 2020

Feb 14, 2020

Ruth Chisholm

Down with being trapped in work

What do you remember about choosing your career? Did you even make a conscious decision about what you wanted to do for a living or even…

Oct 22, 2019

Oct 22, 2019

Ruth Chisholm

Who set things up this way?

I am 16. It is Sunday morning and I am volunteering at a fundraiser. I am wearing the turquoise dress that my mother made. I really like…

Dec 25, 2017

Dec 25, 2017

Ruth Chisholm

Their views on our bodies

The voices of the concerned become louder with each interaction. These are the voices of the people who go out of their way to advise you…

Jul 31, 2017

Jul 31, 2017

Ruth Chisholm

The Prelude

Every year for nearly 20 years I have sent out my birthday email. I would exclaim about Ruth-month, celebrate Ruth-isms and be caught up in…

Jul 4, 2017

Jul 4, 2017

Ruth Chisholm

You are in the dark, in the car, watching the black-tarred street being swallowed by speed; he…

You think maybe this is an experiment and you are being tested or retroactively insulted or you have done something that communicates this…

Sep 5, 2016

Sep 5, 2016

Ruth Chisholm

Ruth Chisholm

Writer. Advocate. Connector of do-gooders. Lover of books, indie film, art, fashion & vinyl. The world needs all of us. Diversity is beautiful.

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