These ancient relics discovered in a box of (equally ancient) light bulbs, reminded me of my epiphany about the loss of the printed photo. It happened in 2011, when a good friend was leaving to live overseas for a year or two. I was inspired by a photo that came up on my digital picture... Continue Reading →
Morning person
I never used to be a morning person. Early morning rising used to be something reserved for special or dreaded occasions: early starts for trips or vacations, field trips, exams, new jobs. Saturday and Sunday mornings were cherished sleep-in times, almost inviolable rituals of indolence. The past few years have brought change in preference, perspective... Continue Reading →
Dangerous Relationship? There’s an app for that
"This app is designed to inform you of your risk of being killed by an abusive partner or ex-partner." Up front disclaimer: I do not in any way support or condone violence against any person. People who are in a dangerous, violent or abusive situation should seek or be provided help wherever possible. I'm dismayed... Continue Reading →
Lists of 2013
I enjoyed doing this a few years ago, so I'll try it again as a conclusion for 2013.Things that irritated me:Rob Ford (a repeat offender)Christy Clark (ditto)Canada PostThe Liberal Parties (both of them)White poppy campaignInsomniaPets on planesMike DuffyThings that inspired me:Malala YousafzaiPope FrancisShane KoyczanMy goddaughter Freya, and her wonderful momBlackfishChris HadfieldThings that amused me:Churchill polar... Continue Reading →
Liberals reach out to the ladies
Once again I'm struck dumb by the Liberals (federal this time) cutesy approach to women. Previously it was Christy Clark and the BC Liberals with their women only events . Now they've taken it to a whole new level - and I don't mean up. The Warhol-esque poster and dating-club questions display a mockery of... Continue Reading →
Red Poppies for Remembrance
This is offensive on so many levels. I get it - we should be promoting peace over war. I don't think you'll find any veterans who wouldn't prefer that the wars didn't happen at all. Similarly, there are plenty of men and women in the armed forces who sacrifice themselves for peace - Canada has... Continue Reading →
Fathers, dads, pops
I'm doing lots of reflecting and remembering these days about my own pop (an annual occurrence now), as friends near and far are dealing with their own versions of fatherly craziness. At the same time, I'm observing my friends who are dads and marvelling at the deftness of care, concern, love and attention they are able... Continue Reading →
I thought we’d come a long way, baby, and then this…
I really had hoped that things might have moved beyond the girls-against-boys approach, but then I had underestimated Christy Clark's depths. If she thinks this (campaign events for women only) is going to help me connect with the BC Liberals, think again. It sends me running in the opposite direction, desperately seeking government representation that... Continue Reading →
Four uncommon terms commonly heard in Manitoba, and four other ones
A friend sent me a copy of this recent tidbit from Macleans, and it is so error-ridden I feel compelled to speak out. #2 - Jam busters are filled with jam (hence the name), and are also usually coated with granulated sugar rather than powdered sugar, and are therefore quite distinct from the jelly doughnut.... Continue Reading →
When is a t-shirt not just a t-shirt?
When participating in an online poll about this that asked, "Should a student be suspended for wearing a 'Jesus' t-shirt?", I read the entire story above and then voted yes. I wasn't expecting to, but then I thought about how the story might have been perceived differently with just some minor wording changes. The advocates... Continue Reading →
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