Like many of you, I have been looking forward to the gradual reopening of Ontario this summer. We have seen some businesses able to reopen; we can get haircuts again (if we can get an appointment); we can have a drink or dinner on a patio. Some have embraced this reopening and others are cautious... Continue Reading →

I've been struggling with whether or not to publish this post but I think it is important for you to know where I stand. A few days ago I wrote a post that hit some people in such a way that they felt the need to strike back. I had some supportive comments and I... Continue Reading →

With the province beginning to open up, I find myself wanting to get out and do things I used to enjoy doing. However, I am also feeling hesitant, knowing that if this re-opening is not done carefully, we could face a second wave and shut down again. I don't think anyone wants that. So, last... Continue Reading →

I have purposely avoided talking about the horrendous murder of George Floyd at the hands of police, about Black Lives Matter and about race in general, not because it is uncomfortable to talk about these things - it is - but because it has not been my voice that has needed to be heard, rather... Continue Reading →

Since I have been living on my own, which is the same amount of time we have been living and working in these pandemic times, I have created a few simple habits that I didn't have before. I have maintained some of the habits I had before, like waking up early and writing every day... Continue Reading →