In Ontario, Covid-19 numbers have been on the rise. Social circles are being made smaller, and masks are required everywhere. I am tired. I do not enjoy this "new normal". I wear a mask everywhere I go - at work, in stores, while picking up my coffee at Tim Hortons. I want to spend time... Continue Reading →

No, I am not talking about making choices on a menu. For me, that would be deadly. But today I would like you to consider something about lobsters that I find fascinating. First, please take a moment to watch this video, narrated by Rabbi Dr. Abraham Twerski. https://youtu.be/cjlYWyRs5gs https://youtu.be/cjlYWyRs5gs Discomfort...we don't like it. What do... Continue Reading →

It has been nearly a month since I have posted. Like many people, parents, teachers and school leaders, I have been struggling. We have been living in unusual times over the past five months and as I look around, I am amazed at how much our world has changed. Even as our province begins to... Continue Reading →

I recently read Glennon Doyle's most recent (and in my opinion, her best) book, Untamed. In the very first essay, Glennon recounts a visit to the zoo she took with her wife and daughters. We are introduced to Tabitha, a cheetah who was born into captivity and lives at the zoo with her keepers and... Continue Reading →

As I continue to reflect on the great words of wisdom I have received over the past few months, this piece of advice keeps coming up. Brene Brown writes about vulnerability as having the courage to show up and be seen. This got me thinking about how I show up in the world, and how... Continue Reading →

Over the past few months, in the midst of huge life changes, people have shown me tremendous support. One advantage to being alone during a pandemic, without the distraction of the world out there, is that I have had lots of time to think and reflect. There's been a lot to reflect on. Through conversations... Continue Reading →

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 →

Yesterday I baked bread with my kids. Yes, I have jumped on the bread-baking bandwagon...late of course. I never did seem to get into things when everyone else did. As we mixed and kneaded and stretched and punched, I couldn't help but think about how making this bread is a lot like how I want... Continue Reading →