Camp Outlook by Jayne Melville Whyte Edited from my grade XI assignment, “What did you do on your summer holiday?” “Good morning!” I called as I jumped from the top bunk feeling happy and rested. I opened the door to let the sunshine in. “And just what is it...
I have not established a routine for posting regularly on my website. I could beat myself up. Recently I’ve been listening to a webinar series for writers. One of the guests interviewed is a creative author and mentor who goes by the name SARK. She gave these words...
In 2017, I was chosen as one of the 150 Difference Makers for Mental Health in Canada. The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health received more than 3,700 nominations from across the...
Here’s a copy of my Christmas letter from December 2017 that tells you about my routine, activities and celebrations. 2017 Jayne’s Christmas letter with pics More blog posts in Jayne – Personal
My name is Jayne Melville Whyte and most people call me Jayne. I was born in December 1947, raised on a Saskatchewan farm in western Canada, gained a two-year teacher’s certificate, got married, raised a son, got divorced and carried on. I live in a seniors’ apartment in Regina....
I met a lot of an Anti-‘s! Anti-psychotics were supposed to reduce my confusion. Anti-depressants were supposed to reduce my depression. Anti-anxiety medications were supposed to reduce my restlessness and fears. Those weren’t the kind of “aunties” that you go visit on Sunday afternoon for tea and cookies....
Yes, I have a story to tell, but what story? which story? what angle? The same event can be written as tragedy where I am victim (and I’ve told lots of those stories); inspirational (I was in a pit and God delivered me, yes I can say that); victory...