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Hi Folks: Well, I haven’t actually been AWOL (Absent WithOut Leave) I had intended to continue blogging while I was away over the last couple of weeks but my technology let me down. As I always say, computers are great … Continue reading →

Today is Music Monday and to celebrate it astronaut Chris Hadfield used video stream from the International Space Station to lead a singalong with musicians and students across Canada.From schools, science centres and concert halls singers joined together to perform … Continue reading →

Saturday morning was a beautiful, sunshining day. It was also our fifth Annual Women’s Breakfast at BUC. We were all a bit stunned when we realized we have been doing this for five years. It has been mostly the same … Continue reading →

On Sunday I had a little farm therapy. It had been a very busy weekend – all good and fun activities but tiring just the same. On our way home we stopped at the farm where I grew up. My … Continue reading →

I was dismayed and saddened to hear of the disaster in Bangladesh yesterday. At last count at least 238 people had been killed and many more injured, in the building collapse that housed garment factories. Calling them garment factories seems … Continue reading →

Bracebridge has been in the news – a lot! Everytime I have turned on the radio over the last few days I have heard news reports about the water level. And it is newsworthy. The river is raging and the … Continue reading →

The reports of the tragedy from Boston have served as a powerful reminder that in one quick moment life can be changed. On Monday as reports of the bombing hit the news we immediately had a phone call from one … Continue reading →

One of the great pleasures that a time of sabbatical offers is the space and freedom to read. I love to spend time in book stores and can seldom leave the store without a purchase. The trouble comes in trying … Continue reading →

I am troubled by the news reports, well, troubled is an understatement. The suicide death of Nova Scotian teen Rehtaeh Parsons is a tragedy. She was apparently overwhelmed with months of humiliating bullying. When it seemed that nothing could, or … Continue reading →

Hi folks, sorry I have been off-line for a couple of weeks now. Apologies to anyone who has been checking in for my inspiring, motivating, humourious while thought-provoking posts! On April 1st I began a sabbatical from my work. I … Continue reading →