Peggy Lampotang - Writer- Photographer

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Authors' Afternoon with Teri Vlassopoulos

Inviting you to a meet-up where you can chat with talented author, Teri Vlassopoulos, about her books, Bats and Swallows and Escape Plans, and her journey as a writer.

Tuesday, April 03, 2018

Spring Haiku

I've been playing with Haiku poems, and love their simplicity.

5 syllables in the first and last lines, and 7 syllables in the middle line.

Yet, these 3 lines can say so much.

Saturday, March 24, 2018

Gaslighting: coercing people to believe lies and question their own sanity

As I continue my research into relationships, I'd like to share this article as it's opened my eyes to gaslighting, the psychological manipulation some people use to coerce loved ones to believe their lies, and question their own sanity. Unfortunately, when women, and sometimes men too are in love, they often fall for the lies, don't listen to their instincts, or common sense, and thus enable the gaslighter. This article is very helpful in understanding why people gaslight and why they need help as much as the victims. For those who recognize the situation, hope you can seek advice from close relatives, friends or a therapist.

I took this photo on a rainy day. The mist was ethereal and made everything seem unreal. This poem is about the inescapable downward spiral of lies.

Friday, March 16, 2018

Interview with Pot-Pourri CIUT 89.5 FM about my books The Coral Heart and Island Lovers

I will be interviewed about my books this coming Sunday on University of Toronto's radio station CIUT 89.5 FM, on their french show Pot-Pourri. To all francophones and francophiles, please listen to this great cultural show from 11 am to 1 pm if you have a few minutes ... Michaëlle Jean, Secretary General of the International Organisation of La Francophonie, will also be among the guests.

Je serai interviewée au sujet de mes livres ce dimanche sur la station de radio CIUT 89.5 FM de l'Université de Toronto, dans le cadre de leur émission Pot-Pourri. À tous les francophones et francophiles, s'il vous plaît, écoutez cette belle émission culturelle de 11h à 13 h si vous avez quelques minutes ... Michaëlle Jean, Secrétaire générale de l'Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie, sera parmi les invités.

Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Emotional health in relationships

I've been researching articles on relationships. Some are full of wisdom and very helpful not only for my short stories, but my personal journey, not to mention my recent fascination with words on images.

The one above was inspired by the these two articles:

Let the love flow: Practicing non-attachment in our relationships

How non-attachment can benefit your relationship

Sunday, March 11, 2018

Authors' Afternoon with Christene Browne

Inviting you to meet Christene Browne, award-winning filmmaker and author of Two Women.

Tuesday, March 06, 2018

When we accuse ...

Some words of wisdom

Sunday, March 04, 2018

Toronto turns to gold

What a gorgeous weekend full of sunshine. So thrilled to be by the lake on Friday and see Toronto turn to gold. And what a joyful time yesterday at the family lunch food fest in celebration of the New Year of the Dog. And so heartwarming to share the evening by the water with a thoughtful friend who can make me laugh away ...

Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Sharing love on Valentine's

Love in all its forms, whether it's for our family, our friends, our romantic partner, should be celebrated every day, not just on Valentine's, because it can save us from all the negativity and violence in this world. Sharing a short poem on this special day, and wishing you love always.

Sunday, February 11, 2018

Authors' Afternoon with John Lorinc

Inviting you to meet journalist John Lorinc

at Stella's Café on Sunday, February 25th to discuss his book, The Ward:

The Life and Loss of Toronto's First Immigrant Neighbourhood

Sunday, February 04, 2018

Forgiveness

Saturday, January 27, 2018

To heal a broken heart

The second in a series of short poems I wrote on photos I took

Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Authors' Afternoon with Rhonda McEwen at Stella's Café

Authors' Afternoon took a break over the holidays but it's back on the last Sunday of every month.

Inviting you to meet Rhonda McEwan,

co-author of Understanding Tablets from Early Childhood to Adulthood

Monday, January 15, 2018

The Coral Heart and Island Lovers at Ryerson University Library and Archives

It's been a heart-warming start to New Year. So grateful to be surrounded by caring friends who bring sunshine and hope through the dark hours ...

My creative work has also been a therapeutic force in the healing process. Happy to share that my books are available at the Library and Archives of Ryerson University, my alma mater ... The french translation of The Coral Heart is in its final stages. Still working on those short stories ...

I've also been writing short poems over photos I've taken. A little exercise in rearranging words on pictures to find meaning from the clutter of thoughts and emotions. Sharing the first one ...

Monday, December 18, 2017

Wishing you a happy holiday season ...

As the year 2017 comes to its end, I reflect on the challenges we all face, and how we grow stronger when we overcome them with love, compassion and forgiveness.

So grateful to all the supportive friends and relatives who have accompanied me on this journey.

Wishing you a wonderful time with your loved ones over the holidays

and all the best for New Year 2018.

Sunday, November 19, 2017

Interview in Toronto Arts Report

Sharing this interview with Rebeccah Love for Toronto Arts Report. It's a great blog that promotes artists from musicians to writers... Very proud to be part of this community of creative people.

A beautiful fall day at Cedarvale ravine

Friday, November 17, 2017

Terry Fallis at Stella's Authors' Afternoon

So happy to invite you to meet Terry Fallis at our monthly Authors' Afternoon at Stella's. Terry is a friend who is not only kind and funny, but a terrific speaker. We'll have a lot to talk and laugh about ...

Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Short stories on relationships

Romantic relationships, especially the complicated psychology between men and women have always fascinated me, hence the collection of short stories I’m working on. I’ve often wondered why women blame other women instead of sorting out their relationship problems with their unfaithful partners. In trying to understand the roots of this complex issue, I found an interesting article that analyzes the situation in a very constructive way.

On another note, I was quite taken by the haunting beauty of

Meryl McMaster's digital print Anima at Musée des Beaux-Arts de Montréal.

Thursday, November 09, 2017

Fall in Montreal

Montreal is so beautiful in the fall. Its sidewalks strewn with colourful leaves along tree-lined streets in the Plateau area where I stayed. And what a treat to speak french with friendly Montrealers in the charming cafés, shops, restaurants, and art galleries.

I was there to promote my books, and feel very grateful for the positive response. My heartfelt thanks to friends, relatives, and all the people who welcomed me there with their kindness and generosity, and their enthusiastic support for my books.

Also enjoyed an inspiring photo outing in Old Montreal with some friends. It had rained the previous day, and the air was fresh and crisp as the sun and the clouds took turns to play with the changing moods we captured.