Over the years, there have been many feature films, television episodes, and documentaries made about the tortured mind of Vincent Van Gogh. The fact he cut off his ear while…
The Tortured Mind of Vincent Van Gogh
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…
Virtual Book Launch of LILACS in the DUST BOWL
I’m very excited about my upcoming book launch of LILACS in the DUST BOWL, biographical fiction and family saga, set on the Manitoba prairies during the Great Depression. The Vancouver…
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…
The Subjective Nature of Art
A recent film and a novel made me reflect on the subjective nature of art. They raised lots of questions, especially after I read the critical reviews. Malcolm & Marie…
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…