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I am so saddened by the escalating violence between Israel and the Palestinian territory in Gaza. It seems that whenever there is the slightest hope that there might be some resolution to that troubled situation violence and aggression overtakes it. … Continue reading →

Berries – there are so many berries at this time of year. There is nothing better than a sweet, juicy Ontario strawberry unless it is an Ontario raspberry or wait, maybe a wild blueberry! I checked there is no verse … Continue reading →

Today I have returned from two weeks vacation. It was wonderful – not quite blissful but certainly wonderful! I didn’t do much of note – read some novels, watched a couple of movies, visited family, took in a couple of … Continue reading →

Do you remember the Sony Walkman? Then you are dating yourself. The Sony Walkman turns 35 this month. I remember how excited I was to be able to purchase a Walkman and I loved being able to put on the … Continue reading →

Today is the day to celebrate … fresh, clear lakes tall, spikey pines great, rock outcroppings talented musicians brilliant actors imaginitive authors Stephen Lewis, Chris Hadfield and Rick Mercer the CBC butter tarts and strawberry shortcake Stratford Festival and summer … Continue reading →

I am not a very disciplined person. If you try to follow my blog you already know this. I am unpredictable as to when I will write a blog and how frequently one will appear. Part of that is because … Continue reading →

A woman from our congregation is undergoing a twelve hour surgery today. That’s right, I said twelve hours. She was understandably a bit anxious about it, not only for herself but also for her family who have to wait around … Continue reading →

A couple of news stories have dominated the news and my mind in the last week or so. The first was the shooting of the three RCMP officers in Moncton, NB. What a sad and tragic situation. The second is … Continue reading →

Today is the 25th anniversary of the protests in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square when thousands of protestors stood up to the governments military might asking for the basic human rights that many of us take for granted. Like many ‘milestone’ events … Continue reading →

Yesterday the Pope conducted mass in Manger Square in Bethlehem but even more importantly he made a political statement. All the promotion for his visit to these Holy Lands said it was not a political trip, it was a religious … Continue reading →