Flowers

A man (left) and a woman (right) stand on each side of an ofrenda decorated with marigolds, papel picado, talavera skulls, various types of food, and framed photos of people. In the man and woman’s hands are marigolds.
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Marigolds for Día de los Muertos and beyond

Peak Web October 28, 2024

By: Maria Fernanda Osorio Arredondo, SFU Student Grief is a universal language expressed differently by everyone. Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), despite being known for its colours and joy, acknowledges the heartbreak of losing someone. Honouring the memories of a deceased loved one has allowed me to understand that I’m hurt because I care — more than that, because I love. I don’t put the latter verb in the past because death doesn’t mean you stop loving. Author Jamie Anderson notes that “grief is just love with no place to go.” To me, Día de los Muertos…

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An illustration of a girl with long flowing hair. Astrological signs and stars shine around her.
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Horoscopes May 23 – 28

Peak Web May 22, 2023

By: Hana Hoffman, Peak Associate Aries - Aster You’re an aster, and you like to move faster! Every task you face is a day to race, and nobody else can match your pace. But be careful, doing everything in a…

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