What I’ve always loved about this time of year, whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Christamas, (we celebrate both) or the Winter Solstice, it’s a family time, a time with the promise…
The Promise of Good Will and Peace
The Sad Truth
The sad truth is that though today is Canada’s First National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, there is still so much work to be done. To acknowledge the sins of…
Travelling During the Pandemic
I never thought we’d be travelling during the pandemic. But we did. We just got back from Toronto visiting our younger daughter, Robyn, and family. It was so wonderful seeing…
The World Revolves Around Family
The World revolves around family, for where would we be without one? No matter the religion, the race, the culture, the sexual orientation, we’ve all struggled to manage the restrictions…
Believing a Woman’s Story
I’ve been a feminist since the 1960s, so I find it sad that believing a woman’s story is still a major problem today. The reaction to Oprah’s recent interview with…
STAYING POSITIVE IN GRIM TIMES
I don’t know about you, but it’s hard staying positive in such grim times. This pandemic is taking longer to get through than most of us expected. I’m using what…
Musing About the Pandemic
I’m ending the year musing about the pandemic; it’s at the forefront of my mind. Before the Covid19 pandemic, life was normal, with its ups and downs, and the freedom…
A Day to Remember
Remembrance Day in Canada is a day to remember those who’ve fallen in service to our country. We also remember those who’ve sacrificed the lives they knew and returned from…
America’s U-Turn
It’s been exciting to witness and celebrate America’s U-Turn. Congratulations to my American friends and family. Watching the recent election turnout, I couldn’t help but be impressed by the length…
Crazy Covid Dreams
I don’t know about you, but I’ve been having crazy covid dreams. But before I get into them, I just want to say, I can’t believe I haven’t blogged since…