Where l live, we’re 105 days into lockdown from the pandemic. Although we’re slowly re-opening, with caution; it’s obvious that we’re not going to see ‘normal’ any time soon. I haven’t written a lot lately, perhaps because I’m not in a real positive place. I’m tired. I’m tired of 2020. I want 2019 back, or …
Category Archives: prejudism
Don’t Skirt the Real Issue!
When will we learn that racism is rampant in our world? Yes, I’m appalled by Christian Cooper being accosted by that dog-walking bitch in Central Park. Yes, I’m disgusted by a jogging Amaud Arbery being chased and shot in Georgia by two idiots who blindly assumed the poor man was a criminal. And yes, I’m …
Secularism in Canada
Last week I attended a Council Meeting at City Hall. The older, smaller indoor pool I frequent was on the chopping block and I wanted to represent my fellow swimmers’ opinion that this relic was worth saving. As I sat through other agenda items waiting to see if I would have the opportunity to speak, …
Prejudice Runs Deep and It Saddens Me
Canada’s Election took place this past Monday and I worked at a Polling Station. I knew going in it was going to be a 14 – 18 hour day and even though it was a serious task, I was determined to have a little fun. Most of the day went smoothly; yet I walked away …