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Category Archives: Life stories
The joys in growing old – on reaching the ¾ century mark!
Yes, I’ve done it, I’m made it to 75. Just think, if I’d only made it to 70, I would have left this Earth still naively convinced that the world really was becoming a kinder, more inclusive place. That illusion … Continue reading →
Posted in Life stories
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Tagged aging, death, family, gratitude, kindness, old age, philosophy, running, travel
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64 Comments
A COVID Christmas message
This is an unusual Christmas post, but then again this is Christmas in a year like no other. This season is a time that’s meant to bring joy, and this year we have to be especially creative in finding ways … Continue reading →
Posted in History and Politics, Life stories
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Tagged Christmas, coronavirus, COVID, COVID-19, Jodie Gunzberg, masks, safe Christmas, stay home
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33 Comments
With freedom comes responsibility … and small Christmas gatherings
In several parts of Canada this year, and in an increasing number of countries and regions around the world, Christmas travel and celebrations are being severely constrained by COVID restrictions. As sad as this is for many, many people, especially … Continue reading →
Posted in History and Politics, Life stories
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Tagged Christmas, COVID, COVID-19, freedom, individualism, Jonathan Sacks, masks, philosophy, Sue Rickards
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24 Comments
Thoughtful (and throwback) Thursday: The answer, my friend, is blowin’ in the wind
My husband and I were treated to a trip down memory lane recently when PBS reran one of their old Legends of Folk Specials, featuring popular singing groups from the 60s performing their hits. We watched and enjoyed the show, … Continue reading →
Posted in Life stories, Thoughtful Thursday
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Tagged 1960s, and Mary, Blowing in the Wind, Bob Dylan, folksongs, Joan Baez, Paul, Peter
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44 Comments
Celebrating Canadian Thanksgiving in 2020: Give thanks, not COVID
Happy Thanksgiving, Canada! For the non-Canadians among you, yes, this is Thanksgiving weekend in Canada. It’s always the second Monday in October, to be precise, but no need to wait until Monday when you’ve got a long weekend. Almost always … Continue reading →
Paying tribute to Canada’s greatest hero in the time of COVID
Most Canadians see Terry Fox as symbolizing the very best of our country. At various times he has been voted the greatest sports hero, Canada’s greatest hero, the most popular Canadian, and the #2 Greatest Canadian (second to Tommy Douglas, … Continue reading →
Posted in Life stories, Running
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Tagged 40th anniversary, Canada, Canadian hero, cancer research, COVID, inspiration, motivation, Terry Fox, Terry Fox Run, virual run
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12 Comments
Nobody is born a racist
[Disclaimer: I am convalescing from having shoulder replacement surgery last week, and so have little to do but take pain pills, lie around, and think about the state of the world. Thanks to the state of the world right now, … Continue reading →
Posted in History and Politics, Leadership, Life stories
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Tagged African-American, anti-semitism, Asian, Canada, European colonialists, indigenous people, Muslim, prejudice, racism, religion, social justice, United States
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54 Comments
COVID life in our little corner of the world
For those of you who aren’t familiar with Canadian geography or with the profiles of all of its provinces, my little, often-overlooked province of New Brunswick in eastern Canada won’t be a name that rings a bell. Don’t feel bad, … Continue reading →
Posted in Life stories
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Tagged COVID, haircuts, hairdressers, New Brunswick, reopening, shoulder replacement surgery
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31 Comments