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Striking Another Match Patrick Mulligan A self-proclaimed poet and writer from Brantford, Ontario. An all around enthusiast currently living and working in Ottawa. For more poetry, follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bypatrickmulligan/?hl=en When I was in the process of reading for my undergraduate degree, I had the good fortune of working as a historical interpreter in my hometown of Brantford, Ontario (for those of you not in the know, "Historical Interpreter" is industry jargon for a tour guide clad in period apparel). Outside of wearing moleskin in the dead of August, the job also allowed for me to engage with the public in the capacity of a bona fide educator. It was during this time that I first began to embrace my...

In recent times, it seems that the propagation of photo filters has only served to remind me how bright the sun used to shine of its own accord. Nostalgia can be funny like that, sometimes.   When I think back to my own childhood, and the endless summer days that comprised it, I oftentimes feel as though a timeworn veil has been lifted from my face - as though the clarity of retrospect has allowed for the clouds to part, and for the sun to hit my face without obstruction. And then, dancing across my line of foresight, it pours down over my memories like honey, and makes them particularly sweet to recall.   In recent times, it seems that the propagation of...