Imagine that you’re a grandmother having to raise four or more grandchildren on what little income you have. How will you feed and clothe them? Pay their tuition for school? That’s the position of sub-Saharan grandmothers who are raising their … Continue reading →
March 12, 2010 In December, I signed up for the Awesome Author Challenge. I committted to reading three books, giving a brief review, and linking back to at home with books. I’ll likely read more, but I’ll start with three. … Continue reading →
Today, as I stop to reflect on what I hope to achieve, I also ponder my accomplishments in the past weeks and months. I am also reminded that I am not alone in my accomplishments. Neither am I alone in … Continue reading →
March 5, 2010. On checking my email this morning, I saw that a fellow editor had sent a link to an online news article regarding the 2010 budget. I was curious in what way Canada was going to catch up … Continue reading →
I’ve been watching the Olympics like many other folks. This writer watches little television, so sitting in front of the set for a few hours is quite a feat, one that involves knitting in hand, multiple breaks from the screen … Continue reading →
February 23, 2010. We’ve gotten off pretty light this year with snow, even as the Olympics across country had to haul in snow for one of its venues. As of yesterday, we’re back to winter weather as we have known … Continue reading →
February 19, 2010 Just over a week ago, I took on the role as target speaker for an area Toastmasters club Evaluation contest, then the next day gave a “new and improved” version to my own club for the International … Continue reading →
February 13, 2010. Very rarely do I watch television for such a long stretch on any one occasion, but I had to see the opening ceremony of the 2010 Olympics in Whistler, B.C. Next best to being there and seeing … Continue reading →
February 9, 2010. Our regional recycling program has a mission—to allow no more plastics in the landfill site. That’s a tall order, considering that so much of what we buy comes wrapped in plastic, like bread and milk. I try … Continue reading →
February 6, 2010. Last evening my husband and I attended a concert at Maureen Forrester Recital Hall at Wilfrid Laurier University. Duo Helmer, the title of the concert, featured Sebastian Meadows-Helmer on violin and his father, Dr.Paul Helmer, on piano … Continue reading →
