I truly thought my days of writing were behind me. I still continue to write for myself however I haven't been sharing it. When you have no one at home to discuss how your day went you either bottle it up or write it down. Bottling it turns it into a disease, I know I … Continue reading Speak Up
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Election Day 2019 Canada
"Democracy must be something more than two wolves and a sheep voting on what to have for supper" - James Bovard My voting pledge Today is election day and I am torn. In over forty years I have never felt such trepidation over a federal election while at the same time being so glad it … Continue reading Election Day 2019 Canada
And the Children Shall Lead the Way
"You who are on the roadMust have a code that you can live byAnd so become yourselfBecause the past is just a good-bye.Teach your children well,Their father's hell did slowly go by,And feed them on your dreamsThe one they picks, the one you'll know by.Don't you ever ask them why, if they told you, you … Continue reading And the Children Shall Lead the Way
A War is Raging
"Racism is still with us. But it is up to us to prepare our children for what they have to meet, and, hopefully, we shall overcome" - Rosa Parks It is telling when I have to leave a link explaining who Rosa Parks is but, what to me is recent history, seems to be buried … Continue reading A War is Raging
Redefining Social Justice – Part 1 Convergence
"When you are fighting for social justice, one of my biggest pet peeves is speaking out of ignorance" - Eva Longoria I have spend a life-time as an activist and an advocate for social justice. In that time I have also worked, maintained a career, raised a family and accomplished all of this with a … Continue reading Redefining Social Justice – Part 1 Convergence
Who Is Responsible…We Are
"The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter" - Winston Churchill I have been watching some of the online news coverage of the March Across America movement and one of the words that is providing a common thread is "hope". I find a certain sadness in that. These kids should … Continue reading Who Is Responsible…We Are
On Being a Victim
"You can slowly ease into being a victim or you can accept being a victim, the only difference is the level of fight" - Terry Wiens (2018) I had a very hard time falling asleep last night and was plagued with thoughts regarding victimization. There's a twisted irony to a week containing the annual celebration … Continue reading On Being a Victim
Generational Gaps Killed Sears
"Most people don't grow up. Most people age. They find parking spaces, honour their credit cards, get married, have children, and call that maturity. What that is, is aging." - Maya Angelou Growing up as a baby-boomer the arrival of the Sears Christmas Wish catalogue was one of the simple joys of the time. The Sears closure … Continue reading Generational Gaps Killed Sears
As Time Slips By
"Human rights are not only violated by terrorism, repression or assassination, but also by economic structures that creates huge inequalities" - Pope Francis I can't believe how quickly fall is coming upon us. My body is certainly making me aware. I'm not sure what this says about the excitement in my life but when I … Continue reading As Time Slips By
Colour Me Pissed Off
"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothings going to get better. It's not" - Dr. Seuss, The Lorax I am so pissed off today it's best I let the optics speak to my point otherwise my mouth will get me in trouble (yes the wisdom of age, knowing when to be … Continue reading Colour Me Pissed Off
A Poster Child's Perspective 