Guest Essays - Since 2019
Carina Costom offers an editorial voice that combines eclectic curiosity, cultural sensitivity, humour, and well researched information. Samples below appeared in print and e-edition formats. An audio version read by the author is available in "The Last bastions" below.
Part I: If Motherhood Is a Noun, Matrescence Is Its Verb
Nelson Star, May 29th, 2025
Part 2: Matrescence Continued - Sneak Peek below
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Tikkun Olam for Non-Profit Organizations
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The Non-Profit world is now an industry. Mixed emotions?
Sure. What transformational changes do you envision? Read this editorial in the Nelson Star's e-edition page A21, Tapestry section: https://issuu.com/blackpress/docs/i2022092202574644509 As always your thoughts are invited and welcomed. |
The Backpack
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Somehow, we know before we know when difficult-to-receive news is afoot.
Published in the Nelson Star's Tapestry section, Thursday, July 14th, 2022. You can check out the e-edition page A18 here: https://issuu.com/blackpress/docs/i2022071402584257998 |
Signs
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"Signs" just barely touches upon indigenous-settler relationship
from a settler perspective. The piece was invited to occupy space in the editorial section funded by numerous faith organizations which operate locally. As ever, your responses, questions or clarifications are welcome. Published in The Nelson Star Tapestry section of Thursday, May 5th, 2022. Check out the e-edition on page A22 here: https://issuu.com/blackpress/docs/i2022050502594737742... |
Yiddish Prescriptions for Covidian Times - Part 1
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Bonjour: Sure, we've got troubles.
In the Tapestry section of the Nelson Star for June 3rd, 2021. you can flip to the piece on page A21 here: https://issuu.com/blackpress/docs/i20210603020036332 |
Yiddish Prescriptions for Covidian Times, or How to Grow You Emotional Competency - Part 2
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When there are no fish, mend your nets, and stay for a while.
In the Tapestry section of the Nelson Star for August 12, 2021, you can flip to the piece on page A22 here: https://issuu.com/blackpress/docs/i20210812020011152/22 |
The Last Bastions
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Shalom: Feeling steamrolled, unhinged, levelled?
Yes. Good! Here's some encouragement. In the Tapestry section of the Nelson Star for December 2nd, 2021 you can find this piece on page A24 here: https://issuu.com/blackpress/docs/i20211202020005345/24 |
An Act of Reclamation
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Find what you've lost or misplaced and reclaim it!
Be it a set of keys or simply taking the time to pause. Published Thursday, November 14th, 2019, you can flip to the piece on page A23 here: https://issuu.com/blackpress/docs/i20191114021720253/4 |
