Kendra Marya
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Campervan living Canadian with a penchant for psychological thrills and cats.
B.A. Communication & Philosophy
Stories (30)
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Baby Beluga
Shh! Adelle turns to her younger brother Benji, her eyes wide. He looks terrified and for a second she wonders if it’s worth it to continue with her plan. He tip-toes behind her, his Velcro shoes and windbreaker on, and he’s holding onto her turquoise canvas Jansport backpack as guidance in the dark. It’s 4:36 in the morning. They’ve both never been out of their beds at this time, except the one time they had to pray all day and night with only a couple of bathroom breaks and some rice crackers to eat, as Prophet Ned said would please God.
By Kendra Marya3 years ago in Fiction
All My Friends
Janelle once learned that we lose fat from our breath, more specifically our exhales. She thinks of that every time her side cramps while she’s jogging or when it’s -20 degrees Celsius in the winter months. She listens to podcasts through wireless Soundpeats, a knockoff brand, but they work just the same. Karen Kilgariff, Georgia Hardstak, Lester Holt, Josh Mankiewicz, reluctantly Ashley Flowers, Delia D’Ambra, Shankar Vedantam, Whitt Missildine – they all keep her company while she runs.
By Kendra Marya3 years ago in Fiction
The Gift Shop
I don’t know why I am like this. Today, at work – I work at ‘The Shack: Gifts and Apparel’ in Anchorage - I was arranging a new display in the window. Teddy, our taxidermy beaver, was getting a fresh fair isle sweater and matching beanie that I finished knitting just last night to wear when a man entered the store.
By Kendra Marya3 years ago in Fiction
The Shack: Gifts and Apparel
Today, at work – I work at ‘The Shack: Gifts and Apparel’ in Anchorage - I was arranging a new display in the window. Teddy, our taxidermy beaver, was getting a fresh fair isle sweater and matching beanie that I finished knitting just last night to wear, when a man entered the store.
By Kendra Marya3 years ago in Fiction
4 Remarkable Roles Women Played in the American Civil War
The American Civil War broke out April 12, 1861 between the North (Union) and the South (Confederates) over the issues of slavery and did not end until May 26, 1865. Most accounts are from the perspective of the male soldiers, generals, and politicians, however, there exists a force of women not only acting as supportive civilians f rom home, but also as primary participants on the front lines. Here are four roles women played in the American Civil War.
By Kendra Marya3 years ago in Viva
5 Ways to Escape Late-Stage Capitalism
So many of our world problems boil down to one thing: Capitalism. The unrelentless drive for money, power, and dominance by our world leaders has had a profound effect on issues such as the environment, human rights, worker's rights, and more.
By Kendra Marya3 years ago in The Swamp
Alternative Lifestyles Where You Don't Have to Pay Rent
When I was fresh out of university with my Communications degree, I was eager to get into the ‘real’ world and start building my career. I began my first job doing marketing for a development company located in a small bustling tourist town. After working there for nearly two years, I found that I had little to show for it.
By Kendra Marya4 years ago in Lifehack
