Courtney JIt’s not sitting right.As I watch the Derek Chauvin trial, there’s a feeling of dread sitting in my stomach. I feel like every person of colour, whether in…Apr 13, 2021Apr 13, 2021
Courtney JAsking questions is okay. Expecting an answer isn’t.In the age of technology and near constant attachment to phones, I will always be surprised when a person says something that is, for the…Mar 30, 2021Mar 30, 2021
Courtney JWhy Moana Made My Heart AcheWhen we are introduced to Moana’s village, the music changes. It becomes lively, upbeat and beautiful. They talk (or rather sing) about…Dec 4, 2020Dec 4, 2020
Courtney JWhy is it So Hard for the Government to Say Something?Victoria is finally getting out of lockdown and it is the most exciting thing in the world to me. The idea of hope is entering my mind…Oct 20, 2020Oct 20, 2020
Courtney JSo… you’ve decided to bring back the language test.An article was released that informed me Australia has announced that overseas partners will have to take a language test before they can…Oct 15, 2020Oct 15, 2020
Courtney JWhy are the A-holes Always the Loudest?During this lockdown, I’ve noticed one thing.Oct 4, 20201Oct 4, 20201
Courtney JI’ve Stopped Writing Fiction for the Following Reasons.I really do like writing about superpowers.Oct 2, 2020Oct 2, 2020
Courtney JHow Visiting New Zealand Made Me Realize What I Was Missing.So, my partner, Jazz, is from New Zealand. When you say those words in Australia, there are a few different reactions.Sep 30, 2020Sep 30, 2020
Courtney JStories are getting twisted and it’s terrifying.Do you ever wonder how you would be perceived if you were attacked, hurt or killed by some form of law enforcement?Sep 29, 2020Sep 29, 2020
Courtney JWhy I Need to Give Some Credit to the Gaming CommunityMy partner and I are avid gamers, who play online with the same people. That ‘squad’ was a lifeline.Sep 28, 2020Sep 28, 2020