“Abracadabra.” A word I’ve always associated with childhood magic tricks and illusions—until last Thursday, during my visit to the Alberta Gallery of Art with my godson, Keon Jeffrey . There, an official shared that the ancient word actually means manifestation.   The word formed part of Blair Brennan’s presentation, “Perish Like The Word,”  in the exhibition “Fire’s Burning.”  His work explores humanity’s deep, almost sacred connection to fire. Fire, Brennan reminds us, is p

“It’s not just a bite of food that you’re taking. It’s a memory that you’re consuming.” — Tan France, Fashion Expert Several years ago, I went on a mission to Côte d’Ivoire, and while there, decided to cross the border into Ghana. It turned out to be an unforgettable road trip—about eight hours round-trip through towns like Noé and Elubo. The real adventure, though, wasn’t the distance—it was the language barrier. My driver spoke no English, and my French was… well, let’s jus