Permission to write, paint, and imagine are the gifts I gave myself when chronic illness hit - a fair exchange: being for doing. Relevance is an attitude. Humour essential.
During our last visit, the doctor prescribed a new medication to manage migraines. We discussed not starting it until I was cleared of other issues that I was facing at the time. Turned out, I was able to start the medication on Christmas day. Fast forward a few days and I notice no signs of […]
The photos are from day three of our Christmas celebrations. Today, we gather with two other families for more good cheer. Here’s wishing you a joy-filled day.
Our third Ukrainian/Canadian Christmas will take place this Sunday. Two hundred and forty guests have signed up. It’s just amazing how much our community has grown, not just in numbers, but as a whole. My role as an ambassador – helping Ukrainians get started in Canada – has morphed into a support role. Our latest […]
I understand it’s not accessible to all. The message is: “When I was 9, I prayed to God that my life would not be too ‘normal’ or boring. Now that i’m 66, I wonder if it’s too late to take that back.”
The rut of waiting on medical tests and future appointments compelled me to do something drastic… …so I jumped onto Tik Tok and started posting videos. Seemed pretty innocuous at first. I only had a handful of followers. My two daughters and one grandchild. A couple of friends, and some unknowns. I had no intention […]
Trying to muster up enthusiasm for holiday gatherings, but it’s no where to be found. What has helped me get inspired in the past, I wonder. The first thing that comes to mind is snow. There is something festive about waking up to that initial dusting of white. Today, however; the bareness of the trees […]
Still consumed with tests and medical appointments. Thought we had come to resolution on one issue, but the treatment didn’t work, and so we start again with another biopsy. Likely as frustrated as me, the doctor is now pointing fingers at other medications as being the culprit. Trouble is that I need those treatments to […]
The Underground Railroad was run by abolitionists and helped enslaved blacks flee to freedom in Northern States and Canada. Project 2025 wants to ban abortion nationwide, and make it difficult for women to access health care out of state. Is it time to band together in support of Woman’s Rights? Abortion is legal in Canada. […]
He put the people in place to undermine human rights, and give him immunity from crimes. He promised to end free and fair elections. He is arming himself with those who will do his bidding. America was warned of the danger. From up here in Canada, I wonder if this is how Rome’s neighbours felt […]
Now that it’s dark early, putting the dogs out for their last ‘duty’ of the day, means taking extra precautions. We are always on the lookout for skunks, raccoons, possums, foxes, or even coyotes, as our backyard, unfenced, opens up to woods and farmland. The other night, I opened the door, made my usual noises […]