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Interspersed with this telling is Goulet's account of a way of life changed dramatically by the extirpation of the buffalo and the omission of the Métis from the treaty process. As Porter explains, the telling of one life requires the telling of all lives. Often in the book Porter poses questions to their mother or describes what routes a conversation with her about Brendon might take. [Extracted from the article]

In this article, the author reflects on Toronto, Ontario as a "canal city" whose waterways exist out of sight. She mentions the city is in parts because of its malfunctioned plumbing and sewers. She further mentions that Poet Jane Byers give examples of the people who work in the service of a city and mostly unacknowledged as the creators of functioning urban area.

The article provides the author's insights pertaining to her job as production editor for "Descant." She discusses her previous experience in pursuing her career as a choreographer. The author mentions how is music and rhythm related to writing, showing the importance of her past dancing experience in working with the content of the "Descant's" current issue she was assigned to.

The poem "Rove," by Laurie D. Graham is presented. First Line: Let's say; Last Line: to a field from here.

The poem "Magpie," by Laurie D. Graham is presented. First Line: Clamping down on the edge of the farthest twig; Last Line: off its ankle. Rattling when I pack up the car. Veering away.

The poem "Road Risk" by Laurie D Graham is presented. First Line: Sand, butts. The lot dozed almost clean. Last Line: Just try it.

Presents the poem "Backstop," by Laurie D Graham. First Line: Night ticks into place. Last Line: blue and spinning, back to the trees.

Presents the poem "Beaver Hills, Aspen Parkland," by Laurie D Graham. First Line: Fresh crop risen on the bare back of Clover Bar, Last Line: Crane Drive, Birch Street, Cree Road.

Presents the poem "Derwent Hotel," by Laurie D. Graham. First Line: How tight you've sown yourself into my mother's chest; Last Line: I want to go in you for a drink.

Presents the poem "You Dreamt a Capital," by Laurie D. Graham. First Line: I spent two summers; Last Line: into the riverbed.